Kittencal's Light As a Feather Matzo Balls

Delight your taste buds with Kittencal's Light As a Feather Matzo Balls, a classic Jewish comfort food reimagined for ultimate fluffiness and flavor. This recipe combines simple pantry staples like matzo meal, eggs, and your choice of broth with a touch of baking powder for that irresistible "light-as-a-cloud" texture. Whether cooked in savory chicken or vegetable broth, these matzo balls are the perfect addition to your favorite soup or served as a hearty standalone dish. The optional schmaltz adds a rich, traditional depth, while fresh parsley offers a pop of color and herbaceous brightness. With easy-to-follow instructions and just 15 minutes of prep time, you'll create perfectly tender, melt-in-your-mouth matzo balls that are a must-have for holiday feasts, cozy dinners, or any occasion that calls for a flavorful bowl of warmth.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Matzo meal
• 4 large Eggs
• 4 tablespoons Water or chicken broth
• 4 tablespoons Vegetable oil or melted schmaltz (chicken fat)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
• 8 cups Chicken or vegetable broth (for cooking matzo balls)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs with a fork until uniform in consistency.

Step 2

Add water or chicken broth, vegetable oil or melted schmaltz, salt, baking powder, and black pepper to the eggs. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

Gradually stir in the matzo meal, mixing until the batter achieves a thick and sticky consistency. Avoid overmixing.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Bring a large pot of chicken or vegetable broth to a gentle boil over medium heat.

Step 6

With wet hands, form the chilled matzo mixture into balls about the size of a walnut (or slightly larger if preferred). Be gentle to preserve the light texture.

Step 7

Carefully drop the matzo balls into the simmering broth. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 8

Cook the matzo balls for 30-40 minutes, ensuring they have enough time to puff up and cook through. Resist the urge to lift the lid frequently during cooking.

Step 9

Once cooked, gently remove the matzo balls with a slotted spoon and serve immediately in your favorite soup or broth.

Step 10

For added flavor and garnish, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the matzo balls before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2369.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1340.3

Total Fat 78.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 744mg	0%
Sodium 9987.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 106.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g	0%
Total Sugars 6.0g
Protein 46.9g	0%

Vitamin D 164IU	0%
Calcium 214.8mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 848.5mg	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: 53.5%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 32.3%