Basic Matzo Ball

• 2 eggs
• 2 to 4 tablespoons melted schmaltz, (chicken fat)
• 1 cup matzo meal
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

1. In a large pan, over medium heat add the chicken fat.
2. Saute onions until translucent.
3. In a bowl beat eggs.
4. Add matzo meal, salt, chopped parsley and onions in fat.
5. To that add enough water to make a stiff batter, mix.
6. Cover bowl and refrigerate 2-4 hours (or overnight).
7. Wet hands and form balls (approx.
8. 1-2 tablespoons).
9. Add balls to large pot of boiling water.
10. Cook 30 minutes and cut a matzo ball in half to check if cooked through
11. Add to soup before serving.

eggs, chicken, matzo meal, kosher salt, water, onion, parsley

Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/basic-matzo-ball-recipe/ (may not work)