Gefilte Recipe
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Ingredients
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Fish Mixture
Cooking Broth
Method
Prepare Fish Mixture
- 1
Process Fish
In a food processor, combine the carp and pike fillets. Pulse until finely ground.
- 2
- 3
Chill Mixture
Cover the fish mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Prepare Cooking Broth
- 4
- 5
Bring to a Boil
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
- 6
Simmer Broth
Allow the broth to simmer for 20-30 minutes to develop the flavors.
Form and Cook Gefilte
- 7
Shape Gefilte Balls
With wet hands, take about 1/4 cup of the fish mixture and form into oval-shaped balls.
- 8
Add to Broth
Gently place the gefilte balls into the simmering broth. Be careful not to overcrowd the pot.
- 9
Cook Gefilte
Cover the pot and simmer the gefilte balls for about 45-60 minutes, or until they are fully cooked and firm.
- 10
Cool and Serve
Once cooked, remove the gefilte balls from the broth and allow them to cool. Serve chilled or at room temperature with horseradish sauce.