How To Make Gefilte Fish

  • February 3, 2010
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Make this delicious gefilte fish for Passover. Enjoy it hot or cold.

You Will Need

  • 2 sliced onions
  • 2 sliced carrots
  • 6 c. water
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 2 minced onions
  • 1 minced carrot
  • 2 tbsp. minced dill
  • 1 lb. minced whitefish
  • 1 lb. minced salmon
  • ½ c. cold water
  • ¼ c. matzo meal
  • 2 tbsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. pepper
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • Grated horseradish
  • A large pot with lid
  • A large bowl
  • A hand mixer
  • A slotted spoon
  • A food processor (optional)
How To Make Gefilte Fish: Prepare stock

Step 1: Prepare stock

Combine the onions, sliced carrots, water, salt, and sugar in the large pot.

How To Make Gefilte Fish: Bring to boil

Step 2: Bring to boil

Bring the stock to a boil; then reduce the heat to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes with the lid on.

How To Make Gefilte Fish: Combine ingredients

Step 3: Combine ingredients

Combine the remaining ingredients in the large bowl. With the hand mixer, beat the mixture on medium speed for 20 minutes.

Alternatively, combine it in a food processor for 3 to 4 minutes.

How To Make Gefilte Fish: Moisten hands

Step 4: Moisten hands

Moisten your hands with cold water and shape the mixture into golf-ball sized balls. Carefully place them the stock.

How To Make Gefilte Fish: Simmer

Step 5: Simmer

Simmer for one and a half to two hours, partially covered. Remove the fish balls from the broth with the slotted spoon.

How To Make Gefilte Fish: Garnish

Step 6: Garnish

Garnish each piece with a carrot slice and serve with the horseradish.

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