Jewish Old Family Secret Recipe Mock Kishka

Discover the comforting flavors of tradition with this Jewish Old Family Secret Recipe Mock Kishka—a delectable, nostalgic dish that faithfully replicates the hearty taste of classic kishka without the meat casing. Made with simple pantry staples like carrots, onions, matzo meal, and a savory blend of seasonings, this recipe achieves its rich, tender texture with a touch of vegetable shortening or schmaltz. Perfectly baked into a golden, flavorful log, this mock kishka is an irresistible side dish that pairs beautifully with roast chicken, brisket, or a warm ladle of gravy. With just 20 minutes of prep and a hands-off hour in the oven, this crowd-pleasing recipe brings a taste of old-world charm to your modern table.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 medium carrots
• 1 large onion
• 0.5 cup vegetable shortening (or schmaltz)
• 1 cup matzo meal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Prepare a food processor with a metal blade attachment.

Step 3

Peel and roughly cut the carrots and onion into chunks.

Step 4

Add the carrots and onion to the food processor and pulse until finely minced but not pureed.

Step 5

Transfer the minced mixture into a large mixing bowl.

Step 6

Add the vegetable shortening (or schmaltz), matzo meal, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to the bowl.

Step 7

Pour in the water and mix thoroughly until a thick dough-like consistency forms.

Step 8

Cut a sheet of aluminum foil large enough to encase the mixture. Lightly grease the foil to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Place the mixture onto the greased foil and form it into a log shape, approximately 2 inches in diameter.

Step 10

Wrap the foil tightly around the log to hold its shape and place it onto a baking sheet.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, turning the log halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.

Step 12

Remove the log from the oven and let it cool slightly before unwrapping.

Step 13

Slice the Mock Kishka into rounds and serve warm as a side dish or with gravy as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(773.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1699.5

Total Fat 120.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2565.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g	0%
Total Sugars 23.5g
Protein 17.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 159.6mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 1388.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.9%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 32.9%