GEFILTE FISH

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Here is a recipe I found way back in an old looseleaf cookbook. The recipe was given to me by a Jewish friend, now long since gone. I have not made them but I have tasted her's and they were wonderful. I can not vouch for the authenticity of the recipe just the source.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h45m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 -3 lbs fish scraps (bones, heads gills removed, skin from carp or other white fish)
3 cups sliced onions
3 lbs carp or 3 lbs other fresh water white fish fillets
3 eggs, beaten just a little bit
2 tablespoons matzo meal or 2 tablespoons some cracker meal
water
salt and pepper
3 cups peeled carrots, cut into chunks
prepared horseradish, to serve

Steps:

  • Cover the fish scraps, in a large pot with water-- about 4 inches above the scraps.
  • add apprx 1/3 onions, bring to a boil & reduce heat, cook for 45 minutes, Strain out the fish scraps.
  • If you have a food processor that's good- put in the raw fish filets and remaining onions, go on-off until coarsely chopped, don't overdo it.
  • Add eggs lightly beaten, a bit at a time & go on after each addition.
  • Add Matzo meal and 1/2 cup of water.
  • Process, the mixture should be light, smooth and the consistency almost fluffy If it looks too dry add a little more water- just a bit at a time.
  • Season well with salt & pepper.
  • Drop the carrots into the fish stock.
  • Wet your hands and shape the fish mixture into oval balls like an egg and gently lower them into the simmering stock, put them all in the pot.
  • They are happy being crowded in.
  • Cover the pot and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Let the fish balls cool in the liquid when cooled remove fish balls & carrots to a platter.
  • Reduce stock to about 2 cups.
  • Strain stock over the fish balls cover and refrigerate.
  • Remove Fishballs 30 minutes before serving from the fridger.
  • Serve with some of the fish jelly a carrot piece and plenty of horseradish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.6, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 191.7, Sodium 140.4, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.6, Protein 33.8

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