RUTH'S MATZO FARFEL DRESSING

Ruth's Matzo Farfel Dressing image

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound farfel
3 cups chicken stock
8 ounces butter or margarine
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 medium apple, peeled and grated
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. place the farfel in a large bowl; at the chicken stock and let stand for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, if desired, mushrooms, and parsley and sauté until onion is golden, about five minutes. Mix in the garlic and grated apple.
Stir the sautéed mixture into the softened farfel and let cool. Add the eggs, ginger, salt, and pepper and mix until well combined. Spoon the mixture into a greased 9 x 13" casserole.
Bake for 30 minutes; remove from the oven. Turn the dressing over with a spoon, breaking it up in order to brown the other side. Bake an additional 30 minutes or until golden brown.