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GEFILLTE FISH BALLS 3 Lbs. White Fish, fileted salt and pepper 2 Eggs 1/2 cup cold water 3 Tbs. Matzoh meal 2 Onions 3 Carrots
Grind or finely cut up filets into a bowl. Add the eggs, one at a time, and then the water. Next add motzoh meal ,about 2 tsp. salt, and 1/8 tsp. pepper. All ingredients will then be finely chopped and blended together. Put into refrigerator to chill for five to ten minutes. Then shape into balls of desired size.
To make broth for cooking the prepared fish, slice onions and carrots and arrange in a thick layer over the bottom of a large kettle. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with cold water,bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes.Add prepared fish to boiling broth, placing them over the vegetables, \.Cover, then again bring to boiling; then turn heat low and simmer gently for 1 hour.. If necessary add water from time to time to prevent pot from cooking dry.Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. Cool slightly before removing fish to platter. Serve hot or cold, garnished with the slices of carrot and the broth. If cold, the broth will be jellied. Serves 6 to 8.
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