Gefilte Fish Recipe

Summary

CuisineInterest Group

Ingredients

 Whitefish3 Pound
 Onions4 Medium
 Eggs3
 Salt1 Tablespoon
 Black pepper2 Teaspoon
 Sugar1 Teaspoon
 Cracker meal1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Carrots2

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2462 Calories from Fat 866

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 96 g147.9%

Saturated Fat 17.5 g87.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 1451 mg483.7%

Sodium 6839.4 mg285%

Total Carbohydrates 101 g33.8%

Dietary Fiber 20.1 g80.3%

Sugars 46.9 g

Protein 290 g579.9%

Vitamin A 455.8% Vitamin C 117.1%

Calcium 71% Iron 71.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Fillet fish; save heads, skin and bones.
Grind whitefish; use small blade.
Grind 2 onions; combine white- fish and onions in wooden chopping bowl.
Stir in eggs, 2 teaspoons salt, pepper and sugar.
Chop well; add cracker meal and 1/2 cup water gradually.
Slice remaining onions and carrots.
Place heads, skin and bones, 1 teaspoon salt, remaining onions and carrots in large kettle; add 2 quarts water.
Bring to a boil; boil for 30 minutes.
Form whitefish mixture into individual balls the size of small oranges.
Place whitefish balls into liquid in kettle; add water, if necessary, to cover whitefish balls.
Simmer for 2 hours and 30 minutes or until stock has been reduced by half.
Remove from heat; carefully remove whitefish balls to serving platter.
Top each ball with slice of cooked carrot.
Strain fish stock into bowl; refrigerate fish and stock until stock jells.
Serve cold with horseradish.
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