Gefilte Fish

Gefilte Fish

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Sarah Levi

7 Feb 2026

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Cook

30 mins

Serves

8 People

Calories

200 calories

Savor the tradition with homemade Gefilte Fish, a delightful blend of white fish, onions, and spices, perfect for Passover or any festive gathering. Serve chilled with horseradish for a truly memorable dish.

Ingredients

  • 500 grams white fish fillets (such as pike or whitefish)
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup matzo meal
  • 4 cups fish stock or water

Method

  1. 1

    In a food processor, combine the white fish fillets and onion, and blend until finely ground.

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, add the ground fish mixture, beaten eggs, sugar, salt, black pepper, and matzo meal. Mix well until combined.

  3. 3

    Wet your hands and form the fish mixture into oval patties, about the size of a small egg.

  4. 4

    In a large pot, bring the fish stock or water to a simmer. Carefully drop the gefilte fish patties into the simmering liquid.

  5. 5

    Cover the pot and let them simmer for about 30 minutes until fully cooked.

  6. 6

    Once cooked, carefully remove the gefilte fish from the pot and let them cool before serving.

  7. 7

    Serve chilled or at room temperature with horseradish on the side if desired.

Nutrition per serving

200kcal
Calories

Fat

5g

Carbs

25g

Protein

20g

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Rate this recipe

4.8 · 23 ratings

Comments

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Ahmed Hamdi10/02/2026

Really liked this recipe!

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