Classic Gefilte Fish

Classic Gefilte Fish

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Photographer: Penny De Los Santos.

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Cooking tools:

  • Fish poaching pot
  • Stand mixer
  • Food processor
  • Cheesecloth
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Rack
  • Measuring cup
  • Slotted spoon
  • Plastic wrap
  • Stove
  • Mixing bowl
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spatula
  • Spoon
  • Serving platter
  • Plate
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ lbs. whitefish filets, coarsely ground (head, bones, and tail reserved)
  • 1 lb. yellow pike filets, coarsely ground (head, bones, and tail reserved)
  • ½ lb. carp filets, coarsely ground (head, bones, and tail reserved)
  • 6 medium yellow onions, peeled
  • 8 medium-large carrots, peeled and trimmed
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 ½ tablespoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 ½ cups club soda
  • 1 cup matzo meal
  • 1 package of cheesecloth (9 sq. ft.)
  • 3 packets of gelatin, optional (kosher options do exist)
  • Fresh or prepared beet horseradish
  • fish poaching pot

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