ALMOND AND GINGER MATZO BALLS

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Make and share this Almond and Ginger Matzo Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Grains

Time P1DT1h15m

Yield 16 balls

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup unsalted margarine, melted
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 large eggs
1/3 cup ginger ale
1 cup unsalted matzo meal
peeled fresh ginger (1 1/2-inch-thick round)

Steps:

  • Place margarine in medium bowl.
  • Blend almonds, salt, sugar, ginger and pepper in food processor until nuts are finely chopped; mix into margarine.
  • Whisk in eggs and ginger ale; stir in matzo meal.
  • Cover and chill 1 day.
  • Bring large pot of salted water to boil; add fresh ginger.
  • Drop batter onto sheet of foil in 16 equal mounds.
  • Using wet hands, shape mounds into smooth balls and drop into boiling water.
  • Cover pot tightly.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Cook matzo balls until very tender throughout, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer matzo balls in single layer to 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
  • *Can be made 2 days ahead.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • Rewarm by steaming for 20 minutes on vegetable steamer rack over boiling water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.4, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 201.1, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.9, Protein 3

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