Grandma's Gefilte Fish

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 lb whitefish, ground
• 1 lb pike, ground
• 1 cup matzo meal
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 8 cups water

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.In a large pot, combine the carrots, onion, celery, and water. Bring to a boil.
2. 2.In a mixing bowl, combine the ground whitefish, ground pike, matzo meal, eggs, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. 3.Form the fish mixture into small patties and gently drop them into the boiling broth.
4. 4.Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours.
5. 5.Remove the fish patties from the broth and serve with a dollop of horseradish.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightBe sure to use fresh fish for the best flavor.
• chevron_rightIf you don't have matzo meal, you can use breadcrumbs instead.
• chevron_rightLeftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.