I Thought I Hated Matzo Balls Until I Made Them with Seltzer

I Thought I Hated Matzo Balls Until I Made Them with Seltzer

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Seltzer water makes matzo balls (kneidlach) fluffy and light, and the addition of ginger, fresh dill, and garlic powder transforms them into the centerpiece of the soup course.

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Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup cold plain seltzer
  • 1/4 cup shmaltz (rendered chicken fat)
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced parsley
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced dill
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 10 grindings of black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup matzo meal (add an extra 1/4 cup for firmer kneidlach)
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube

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