Wise Sons' Gefilte Fish Recipe

Name: Wise Sons' Gefilte Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FISH FUMET; 5 pounds bones from Pacific rock fish such as rock cod*, rinsed (avoid oily fish such as salmon); 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; Fronds from 1/2 fennel bulb; 6 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs; 1/2 cup dry white wine; GEFILTE FISH; 3/4 pound Pacific rock fish fillets such as rock cod*, bones removed, coarsely chopped; 1 cup coarsely chopped onion; 1/2 stalk celery, coarsely chopped; 1 small carrot, coarsely chopped; 3 large eggs; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup canola oil; 3/4 cup matzo meal; APPLESAUCE AND SERVING; 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped; 2/3 pound carrots, peeled and thinly sliced; Kosher salt and pepper (optional); 1 jar (4 oz.) beet-colored prepared horseradish*; Chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

FISH FUMET
5 pounds bones from Pacific rock fish such as rock cod*, rinsed (avoid oily fish such as salmon)
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
Fronds from 1/2 fennel bulb
6 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs
1/2 cup dry white wine
GEFILTE FISH
3/4 pound Pacific rock fish fillets such as rock cod*, bones removed, coarsely chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1/2 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
1 small carrot, coarsely chopped
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup matzo meal
APPLESAUCE AND SERVING
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
2/3 pound carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
Kosher salt and pepper (optional)
1 jar (4 oz.) beet-colored prepared horseradish*
Chopped flat-leaf parsley

1
Make fumet: Put all ingredients in a 6- to 8-qt. pot. Add about 6 cups water (enough so liquid is just below top of bones). Cover and bring to simmering over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 45 minutes. Pour through a fine strainer into a bowl and discard contents of strainer. Wipe pot clean, add fumet, and let cool. Chill, covered, until used, up to 1 day.
2
Meanwhile, make gefilte fish: In a food processor, pulse fish, onion, celery, and carrot until carrot pieces are about 1/8 in. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, salt, pepper, and oil to blend. Add fish mixture and stir well, then add 3/4 cup matzo meal and continue to stir until well blended. Chill, covered, until cold, about 1 hour.
3
Bring fumet to a gentle boil. Divide fish mixture into 16 equal portions and set on a baking sheet. Using wet hands or 2 soup spoons dipped in cool water, shape each portion of fish mixture into smooth balls or ovals and gently drop into fumet. When all are added, reduce heat to low and simmer until gefilte fish are somewhat springy to touch, about 45 minutes.
4
Transfer gefilte fish to a rimmed platter in a single layer, using a slotted spoon. Strain about 1/4 cup fumet on top, cool, then cover and chill until cold, at least 1 1/2 hours. Save remaining fumet for other uses.
5
Meanwhile, make applesauce: Put apples and carrots in a medium saucepan with 1 cup water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until carrots are very tender when pierced, about 25 minutes. Puree mixture in a food processor until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper if you like. Let cool to room temperature, or chill.
6
Turn gefilte fish in the fumet on platter to moisten. Set a gefilte fish on each plate with a large spoonful of applesauce and a small spoonful of horseradish next to it. Scatter parsley on top.
7
*For sustainable fish choices, go to seafoodwatch.com. Find beet-colored horseradish in grocery stores' kosher foods section.
8
Nutritional analysis is per gefilte fish with accompaniments.
9
Make ahead: Through step 5, up to 1 day.

375

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.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FISH FUMET, 5 pounds bones from Pacific rock fish such as rock cod*, rinsed (avoid oily fish such as salmon), 2 medium onions, thinly sliced, Fronds from 1/2 fennel bulb, and more.

Yes, Wise Sons' 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.

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Wise Sons' Gefilte Fish

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