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Gefilte Fish

Gefilte Fish

Cost $25, save $15

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  • 135 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Fish

    • 🐟 1 ½ pounds salmon fillets
    • 🐟 1 ½ pounds red snapper fillets
    • 🐟 1 pound black cod fillets
    • 🐟 1 pound ling cod fillets

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 4 ½ large onions, divided

  • Other

    • 🥚 5 large eggs
    • 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
    • 🧂 4 teaspoons salt
    • 4 teaspoons ground white pepper
    • ¾ cup ice water
    • ¾ cup matzo meal, plus more as needed
    • 4 tablespoons white sugar, divided
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

STEPS

1

Grind salmon, red snapper, black cod, ling cod, 2 ½ onions, and 4 carrots together. Place mixture into a large wooden bowl.

2

Using a hand chopper, add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

3

Add sugar, salt, white pepper, and ice water periodically while chopping until mixture is well blended and thick enough to form balls (add more matzo meal if needed).

4

Fill 2 large stockpots half full of water. Add a sliced onion, slice of carrot, fish skins (optional), sugar, paprika, black pepper, and additional salt if needed. Boil for 10 minutes.

5

Shape fish mixture into oval balls using wet hands and drop gently into boiling stock.

6

Cover stockpots slightly and cook over medium-low heat for 2 hours.

7

Let sit for 10 minutes, remove balls, and strain stock over balls for storage. Chill before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

513

Calories

  • 62
    Protein
  • 32
    Carbs
  • 14
    Fats

💡 Wet hands make shaping the fish balls easier and prevent sticking.For added flavor, save the fish skins and include them in the stock.Prepare a day in advance for enhanced flavor as it sits and chills.