Almond And Ginger Matzo Balls Recipe

Name: Almond And Ginger Matzo Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted margarine, melted; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 large eggs; 1/3 cup ginger ale; 1 cup unsalted matzo meal; peeled fresh ginger (1 1/2-inch-thick round)

Servings: persons

1
Place margarine in medium bowl.
2
Blend almonds, salt, sugar, ginger and pepper in food processor until nuts are finely chopped; mix into margarine.
3
Whisk in eggs and ginger ale; stir in matzo meal.
4
Cover and chill 1 day.
5
Bring large pot of salted water to boil; add fresh ginger.
6
Drop batter onto sheet of foil in 16 equal mounds.
7
Using wet hands, shape mounds into smooth balls and drop into boiling water.
8
Cover pot tightly.
9
Reduce heat to medium.
10
Cook matzo balls until very tender throughout, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
11
Using slotted spoon, transfer matzo balls in single layer to 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
12
*Can be made 2 days ahead.
13
Cover and refrigerate.
14
Rewarm by steaming for 20 minutes on vegetable steamer rack over boiling water.

268

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup unsalted margarine, melted, 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted, 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Almond And Ginger Matzo Balls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Almond And Ginger Matzo Balls

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Variations & substitutions

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