American Kitchen Classic Gefilte Fish Recipe

Name: American Kitchen Classic Gefilte Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: fish, trimmings (from your 4 lbs of fish fillets, heads, tails, skin, bones, etc); 3 onions, quartered; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into big chunks; 2 stalks celery, sliced (leaves as well); 3 sprigs parsley; 12 black peppercorns; 1 garlic clove, unpeeled; 2 quarts water; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 carrot, peeled and sliced; salt and pepper, to taste; onion, sliced into chunks; 1 garlic clove; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; ¼ cup matzo meal; ¼ cup ice water; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 grindings fresh black pepper

Servings: persons

fish, trimmings (from your 4 lbs of fish fillets, heads, tails, skin, bones, etc)
3 onions, quartered
2 carrots, peeled and sliced into big chunks
2 stalks celery, sliced (leaves as well)
3 sprigs parsley
12 black peppercorns
1 garlic clove, unpeeled
2 quarts water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
salt and pepper, to taste
onion, sliced into chunks
1 garlic clove
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup matzo meal
¼ cup ice water
2 teaspoons salt
3 grindings fresh black pepper

1
Place the fish trimmings in a large soup pot along with the vegetables, herbs and 2 qts of water.
2
The water should cover the trimmings.
3
Cover, bring to a boil and then lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
4
Put the fish fillets along with the onion and garlic through a meat grinder.
5
(a food processor or blender may be used provided you to it in small batches).
6
Put the ground fish mixture in a large bowl.
7
Mix well and then add eggs matzo meal, ice water, salt and pepper.
8
Combine and then refrigerate.
9
Strain the fish stock and remove the trimmings and vegetables.
10
Place clear stock in a clean soup pot.
11
Add the sugar, additional carrot, salt and pepper.
12
Simmer gently over low heat while you form the dumplings.
13
With wet hands, shape the fish mixture into egg sized dumplings and gently lower into the simmering stock.
14
Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
15
Let the dumplings cool in the stock until they are room temperature.
16
Remove to serving bowl and arrange to your liking.
17
Scoop the carrots out of the stock and arrange over the dumplings.
18
Pour as much fish stock over the dumplings as you wish.
19
Chill overnight and serve with grated horseradish.
20
The fish stock should gell overnight.

373

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* 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.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: fish, trimmings (from your 4 lbs of fish fillets, heads, tails, skin, bones, etc), 3 onions, quartered, 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into big chunks, 2 stalks celery, sliced (leaves as well), and more.

Yes, American Kitchen Classic Gefilte Fish falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

American Kitchen Classic Gefilte Fish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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