Matzah Meal Kobabas

Matzah Meal Kobabas

Recipes from the mothers and aunts in the family.

Ingredients:

Recipe #1:  

• 2 c. matzah meal (matzah flour)

• 1 tsp. salt

• 1 tsp. pepper

• 2 medium-sized potatoes (mashed potatoes)

• 3 eggs beaten

• 1 c. room-temperature tap water

Recipe #2:

• ½ kg. (about 1 lb.) matzah meal (matzah flour)

• 1 tsp. salt

• black pepper

• 3 Tbsp. oil

• 1-2 c. room-temperature tap water (add gradually as needed)

Preparation:

1. Mix matzah meal with other ingredients in a bowl and mix together to form an elastic dough which isn’t stick (add water if needed).

2. Set aside to “breathe” ½ hour.

3. Lightly oil a plate and dip the hands.

4. Take a piece of dough in the left hand and using the right hand, create an indentation.

5. Work the dough into long, cone-shaped dumplings of medium thickness, and not too thin.

6. Fill with 1 tsp. filling and seal the end closed well between the hands.

7. Work the dough into a cone shape.

8. Deep-fry and serve with lemon wedges, tehini and hamanidos.