No-Nonsense Matzo Balls

Name: No-Nonsense Matzo Balls
Yield: Makes 16
Ingredients: 6 large eggs; ½ cup melted schmaltz (chicken fat) or vegetable oil; 6 Tbsp. chicken broth or water; 3 Tbsp. chopped dill; ¾ tsp. freshly ground pepper; 3 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. kosher salt; 1½ cups matzo meal

By Molly Baz

April 8, 2019

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The perfect matzo ball doesn’t require seltzer, baking powder, egg whites, or even a light touch, and this recipe proves it. We like chicken schmaltz for the flavor and texture it gives (make sure to use the good stuff) and added in some dill and black pepper for extra flavor. This recipe makes 16 balls total and was developed to go with Matzo Ball Soup.

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