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What is a Matzo Ball

What is a Matzo ball and homemade matzo ball recipe to make them in a broth to make soup for Passover, the Jewish holiday. Using unleavened bread with this meal, egg, and oil.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: American, israel
Keyword: matzo balls, matzo flour
Servings: 6
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 c matzo meal
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 tsp salt and pepper
  • 1/3 tsp baking powder

Instructions

  • Pour the matzo meal into a bowl, make a well in the center and add the egg. Add also olive oil, salt, pepper and baking powder. Knead a firm dough. If the egg is small, you can add a little water.
  • Boil your broth on the stove and add balls for 5-7 minutes until they swell up and cook in your soup. Enjoy.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1oz | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg