Gefilte Fish Recipe

Name: Gefilte Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 pounds buffalo fish; 1 large onion, sliced; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 tablespoons salt, divided; 1 teaspoon sugar; 4 quarts water; 6 eggs; 3 stalks celery, finely chopped; 2 onions, finely chopped; 1 carrot, finely chopped; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons matzo meal; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Red horseradish; Carrot strips (optional); Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

6 pounds buffalo fish
1 large onion, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
2 tablespoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon sugar
4 quarts water
6 eggs
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 onions, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons matzo meal
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Red horseradish
Carrot strips (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

1
Fillet fish; set aside. Wrap bones securely in cheese cloth; place in an 8 1/2-quart stock pot. Add sliced onion, celery, carrots, 1 tablespoon salt, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Strain liquid; discard vegetables and bones. Allow liquid to return to a simmer.
2
Grind fish; combine fish, eggs, chopped celery, onion, carrot, matzo meal, remaining salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl; mix well. Shape fish mixture into oblong patties using 1/2 cup mixture per patty. Drop patties into simmering liquid; cover and cook over low heat 3 hours. Let gefilte fish cool completely in cooking liquid; chill thoroughly. Serve with red horseradish, and garnish with carrot strips and parsley, if desired.

300

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 pounds buffalo fish, 1 large onion, sliced, 2 stalks celery, sliced, 2 carrots, sliced, and more.

Yes, 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.

Gefilte Fish

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