Liora's Grandfather's Matzo Balls

On some occasions, Liora likes to make matzo balls to enjoy with her chicken soup, and when she does, she prefers her grandfather's recipe. She notes that you may want to double up the recipe if it's a large meal.

Prep Time3

Cook Time40

CourseSide Dish

CuisineIsraeli, Jewish

Keywordmatzo ball, soup

Servings8

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups matzo meal (no salt)
2 tbsp vegetable opil
2 tbsp water
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt (plus more for salting cooking water)

Instructions

Fill medium pot with water and set to high to allow to come to a a boil.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix all ingredients. Using wet hands, make small balls (golf ball or smaller! they do expand when cooking), and keep aside until all balls are shaped.
When water boils, add matzo balls carefully (don't splash yourself!). Then cover and let boil on medium for 40 mimutes. Drain and serve with soup (but keep separate until serving).

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