April 11, 2012

A Passover Favorite: Matzoh Brie





I have favorite foods for different times of year, many determined by what is growing in the garden; in another month or so it will be all things asparagus. This week is Passover, and each year I look forward to making these delicious matzoh pancakes for lunches or supper. As you can see above, my results are not perfect, but expressively misshapen. I didn't remember what topping I preferred, so tried apple sauce and rhubarb jam; the jam won hands down (applesauce for potato pancakes). You can also make a more savory pancake by adding some grated onion. My recipe is from The Art of Jewish Cooking by Jennie Grossinger.




2 eggs
1/2 teas salt (these days I think that would be changed to 1/4 teas salt)
2 teas grated onion (optional)
2 matzohs
butter or fat for frying (I use vegetable oil)

1.Beat the eggs, salt and onion, if using, together.
2. Hold the matzohs under running water until beginning to soften; let them drain.



3. Crumble the matzohs into the egg mixture and mix well. (This photo looks golden because I was using local free range eggs which have a deep yellow, almost orange, yolk.)
4. Heat the oil or butter in a frying pan; drop the matzoh mixture into it, flattening it to about 1/2 inch thick. Cook until lightly browned on both sides.
serves 1 or 2 (I eat the whole thing)


5 comments:

  1. The recipe I like is to soak the matzoh in water, then when soft squeeze the water out. Mix with pignoli nuts, currents, eggs of course and I am not sure what else. I must check my recipe book - Italian. Then fry. I like to sprinkle a little sugar on the top before eating.

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    1. That sounds yummy, Susan, but I love the simplicity of this recipe; I find its plainness very appealing. My mother makes matzoh brie by soaking the matzoh in milk, then draining and mixing with egg.

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  2. I would love to come visit you just to be able to taste test some of these delicious sounding foods you make. Yummmm

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    1. You'd be very welcome, Lisa. But you can also try any of my recipes at home...

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  3. Altoon, I have never seen matzohs for sale in the groceries I go to. You speak of things I have never heard of, all so exotic. I have lived a very sheltered life. :/

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