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ASIAN-INSPIRED MATZAH BALLS
This twist on the traditional matzah ball is not much more difficult but is flavorful and fun.
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Ingredients
1
cup
matzah meal
4
large eggs
1
tablespoon
sesame oil
3
tablespoons
olive oil
2
tablespoons
seltzer
2
tablespoons
soy sauce
1
teaspoon
ground ginger
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
½
teaspoon
salt
For Vegetable Stuffing
¼
cup
peas and carrots
2
tablespoons
soy sauce
1
teaspoon
sesame oil
1
teaspoon
olive oil
Instructions
Sautee
peas and carrots
with
soy sauce, sesame oil,
and
olive oil
in a pan. Cook until cooked through.
In a large bowl beat
eggs
.
Add
sesame oil, olive oil, soy sauce,
and
seltzer.
Add
ginger, garlic powder,
and
salt.
Mix well.
Add
matzah meal.
Mix thoroughly.
Add in peas and carrots mixture. Stir thoroughly.
Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for ½ hour to 1 hour.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Moisten palms with water and form the matzah mixture into balls of about 1 inch.
Place matzah balls in boiling water.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and allow to simmer for 30 minutes.
Remove with a slotted spoon and either serve in soup or continue below.
If serving without soup
Place boiled matzah balls onto a baking sheet. Broil in oven for about 3 minutes or until the balls have a crispy exterior but are not burned.
Flip and broil the other side.
Serve with soy sauce or sweet chili sauce.
Notes
These can be served in a soup or alone as an appetizer with soy sauce or sweet chili sauce.