Passover Tuna Gefilte Fish Recipe

Name: Passover Tuna Gefilte Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) can tuna fish; 1 small onion; 2 eggs; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 4 tablespoons matzo meal; 5 cups water; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 medium onion; 2 small carrots; 2 stalks celery

Servings: persons

1
Grind the tuna fish and the small onion together, set aside.
2
Beat the eggs together with the ground pepper.
3
Add the matzo meal to the eggs. Mix well and let stand for 15 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, put the water in a soup pan, add the salt, the cut-up onion, carrots and celery. Let this come to a boil.
5
Add the tuna to the egg mixture, mix well.
6
Roll into palm of hand medium sized balls and drop into pan of boiling water.
7
Cover tightly and boil on low heat for 1 hour.
8
Serve hot or cold.

135

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 (6 ounce) can tuna fish, 1 small onion, 2 eggs, 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Passover Tuna 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!

Passover Tuna Gefilte Fish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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