My Mom'S Legendary Galicianer (Sweet) Gefilte Fish

Name: My Mom'S Legendary Galicianer (Sweet) Gefilte Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs white fish fillets, ground; 3 large onions, ground into the fish; 6 extra large eggs; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt (approx); 3/4 - 1 cup sugar (no, this is not a typo); 5 dashes black pepper; 2 - 2 1/2 cups matzo meal (more or less); BROTH; 2 small onions, sliced; 2 carrots, sliced on a diagonal; salt; pepper; sugar; fish bones (optional); water

Servings: persons

2 lbs white fish fillets, ground
3 large onions, ground into the fish
6 extra large eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons salt (approx)
3/4 - 1 cup sugar (no, this is not a typo)
5 dashes black pepper
2 - 2 1/2 cups matzo meal (more or less)
BROTH
2 small onions, sliced
2 carrots, sliced on a diagonal
salt
pepper
sugar
fish bones (optional)
water

1
Mix together fish, onions, eggs, salt, sugar, pepper until very thoroughly blended.
2
If you are my mother, or not as squeemish as her daughter, you taste it at this point (yes, raw) and adjust seasonings to taste. If you are me, you just pray that it is well-seasoned and move on.
3
Add matzo meal slowly, mixing very very well, until it is almost thick enough to shape into balls, but just a bit softer. (How's that for imprecise?).
4
Cover the bowl, and refrigerate for at least one hour, or even overnight.
5
At this point, you can shape the mixture into balls or loaves and freeze for future use, but no one ever does because deferring this gratification for that long is just impossible.
6
Make the broth: In a large soup pot, mix the broth ingredients.
7
Bring to a boil, then simmer for at least 30 minutes or so. It should be sort of golden in color. Taste to adjust seasoning. The broth should be sweet and a little salty.
8
Form the fish mixture into balls, cylinders, loaves -- whatever.
9
Add to broth, bring to a boil again, and then lower to a very slow boil for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
10
Cool. Eat. Enjoy.

388

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Carbs

Protein

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs white fish fillets, ground, 3 large onions, ground into the fish, 6 extra large eggs, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt (approx), and more.

Yes, My Mom'S Legendary Galicianer (Sweet) 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!