Matzo Ball Soup

    • Also called matzah, matza, matzoh
    • Matzo balls are traditionally made with goose or chicken fatLarchmont Gazette: My Best Matzo Balls (March 29, 2007)
    • Butter should not be used in traditional Jewish cooking because Kosher law forbids eating meat and dairy together
    • Serve soup with matzo cracker bread
    • Beef, chicken or fish stock can be used
    • Traditionally served at Passover
    • Matzo meal was made by hand until 150 years agoJewish News: Making matzo (April 22, 2005)
    • No more then 18 minutes can pass from the time the meal is mixed for bread until it is finished baking or it will start to riseJewish News: Making matzo (April 22, 2005)
    • Matzo balls range in size depending on personal preference
  • Matzo ball soup is a Jewish dumpling soup made with matzo meal, eggs and oil or fat. The matzo balls are then dropped into a boiling soup base and cooked until they float to the top.
  • Matzo for Passover

    Matzo bread and meal are commonly eaten during Passover, but why?

    The Israelites were slaves of Egypt. They decided to make an exodus from slavery, and as they were gathering all of their belongings to flee, they had to hurry and bake the bread for their journey. The bread had not yet risen before it was baked, so the result was what is known today as matzo—unleavened bread.About.com: Kosher for Passover

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