Matzo Brei Recipe - Classic Ashkenazi Jewish Breakfast

Ingredients

• 4 sheets matzo (plain, unsalted)
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp schmaltz (chicken fat) or extra butter
• 1/2 small yellow onion, finely diced
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/8 tsp ground white pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup crème fraîche (for serving)
• 1 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)
• 1 tsp lemon zest (for garnish)