Gefilte Fish is a traditional Jewish dish made from a mixture of ground fish, usually carp, whitefish, and pike, and typically served as an appetizer during holidays like Passover. This recipe maintains the traditional flavors and textures, perfect for any festive meal.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
1h 30min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 500 g carp fillet
- 1 carrot
- 2 egg
- 100 g matzo meal
- 1 onion
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 500 g pike fillet
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2000 ml water
- 500 g whitefish fillet
Directions
Step 1
Grind the carp, whitefish, and pike fillets together with the onion.
Step 2
Grate the carrot and add it to the fish mixture.
Step 3
Add eggs, matzo meal, salt, sugar, and pepper to the mixture. Mix thoroughly.
Step 4
Form the mixture into oval-shaped patties.
Step 5
Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.
Step 6
Carefully add the fish patties to the boiling water.
Step 7
Reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours.
Step 8
Remove the patties from the water and let them cool.
Step 9
Serve chilled, typically with horseradish.