Gefelte Fish
- Minutes to Prepare:
- Minutes to Cook:
- Number of Servings: 28
Ingredients
2 whole whitefish - no guts2 large carrots1 large onion4 large eggs1/2 cup Matzah meal1 tbsp salt1 tsp white pepper1 tbsp granulated sugar1 tbsp vegetable oil
NIGHT BEFORE -this all can be the same day if you have time
2 whole whitefish (preferred), bones and head removed and set aside (Remove flesh to separate bowl to use for patties)
2 carrots and 1 onion for grind (to mix with ground flesh later)
Add 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp white pepper, and tbsp sugar (sugar can be none and salt can be to taste.)
FISH STOCK SOUP is what these patties are cooked in...another recipe
Fish Patty Prep
Grind the 2 carrots and 1 big onion, using a blender. Keep a little coarse
Grind fish flesh- little coarse
Using a blender and beginning a second grind, include 4 eggs & ½ cup Matzah meal & 1 tbsp oil...add a little water if it is to thick.
Form Patties using water to moisten hands for forming. Put mixture into the head and tail if you like. Smooth out the patties with a breadknife and water.
Cooking
Add fish patties to FISH STOCK SOUP– cold and uncooked. Boil uncovered for 1 ½ hours, then cover and simmer on low for ½ hr.
Serve COLD with a slice of carrot
You may save the fish soup and use it as soup if so desired. (Very tasty vegetables if you like fish)
Number of Servings: 28
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RIVKAHSQUIRE.
2 whole whitefish (preferred), bones and head removed and set aside (Remove flesh to separate bowl to use for patties)
2 carrots and 1 onion for grind (to mix with ground flesh later)
Add 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp white pepper, and tbsp sugar (sugar can be none and salt can be to taste.)
FISH STOCK SOUP is what these patties are cooked in...another recipe
Fish Patty Prep
Grind the 2 carrots and 1 big onion, using a blender. Keep a little coarse
Grind fish flesh- little coarse
Using a blender and beginning a second grind, include 4 eggs & ½ cup Matzah meal & 1 tbsp oil...add a little water if it is to thick.
Form Patties using water to moisten hands for forming. Put mixture into the head and tail if you like. Smooth out the patties with a breadknife and water.
Cooking
Add fish patties to FISH STOCK SOUP– cold and uncooked. Boil uncovered for 1 ½ hours, then cover and simmer on low for ½ hr.
Serve COLD with a slice of carrot
You may save the fish soup and use it as soup if so desired. (Very tasty vegetables if you like fish)
Number of Servings: 28
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RIVKAHSQUIRE.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 85.9
- Total Fat: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 59.9 mg
- Sodium: 284.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 3.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 9.2 g
Member Reviews