Jul 14 2026
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Gefilte Recipe

Inspired by Six Thirteen
Time2h
Serves8

Make Gefilte Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Fish Mixture

Cooking Broth

Method

Prepare Fish Mixture

  1. 1

    Process Fish

    In a food processor, combine the carp and pike fillets. Pulse until finely ground.

  2. 2

    Add Ingredients

    Add the grated onion, eggs, matzo meal, salt, black pepper, sugar, chopped dill, and ice water to the ground fish. Mix until well combined, ensuring the mixture is smooth and cohesive.

  3. 3

    Chill Mixture

    Cover the fish mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Prepare Cooking Broth

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large pot, combine the sliced carrots, chopped celery, quartered onion, water, salt, black peppercorns, and dill sprigs.

  2. 5

    Bring to a Boil

    Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer.

  3. 6

    Simmer Broth

    Allow the broth to simmer for 20-30 minutes to develop the flavors.

Form and Cook Gefilte

  1. 7

    Shape Gefilte Balls

    With wet hands, take about 1/4 cup of the fish mixture and form into oval-shaped balls.

  2. 8

    Add to Broth

    Gently place the gefilte balls into the simmering broth. Be careful not to overcrowd the pot.

  3. 9

    Cook Gefilte

    Cover the pot and simmer the gefilte balls for about 45-60 minutes, or until they are fully cooked and firm.

  4. 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.

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