This is a family recipe that came from my great grandmother. Obviously, we updated some of the process as there were no food processors 100 years ago. The type of fish has also probably changed but I can't attest to that.
I call this Jewish Soul Food. Because of this recipe, I have NEVER eaten gefilte fish from a jar. Serve with a good horseradish.
In a VERY large pot, add about 1 gallon water, parsnip,parsley root, whole large onion, dill and parsley, 1 TBSP salt, 6-8 cups sugar and sliced carrots.
Heat over high heat until it boils.
Place a piece of parsnip, parsley root, small onion in food processor and process until smooth.
Put fish in large wooden bowl. add processed parsnips etc, salt, 4 cups of sugar, and 8 beaten eggs. Hock until mixture coats blade, add some matzo meal and hock some more..
It is VERY important to hock at least 15 minutes.
When water is boiling, wet hands with cold water. form one ball and slip it into the boiling water. If it breaks apart, add more matzo meal to wooden bowl and hock. Always make a test piece before adding all the fish to the water.
THE BALLS MUST HOLD TOGETHER AND FLOAT IN THE WATER.
Form balls and gently slip into boiling water. add more water as needed.
Bring water back to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, shaking pot every 15 minutes.
After 1 hour taste and adjust sweetness.
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Serving Size: 1 Recipe (7177g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 1 Recipe | ||
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Calories: 1034 | ||
Calories from Fat: 335 (32%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 37.3g | 50 % | |
Saturated Fat 11.3g | 57 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 14g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 5.4g | ||
Cholesterol 1489mg | 458 % | |
Sodium 723.9mg | 25 % | |
Potassium 3345.1mg | 88 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 128.3g | 38 % | |
Dietary Fiber 33.1g | 132 % | |
Sugars, other 95.2g | ||
Protein 54.8g | 78 % | |
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Calories per serving: 1034
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