My Favorite Matzah Balls
- 4 jumbo egg yolks
- 4 jumbo egg whites, beaten stiffly
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 tablespoon grated onion
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or melted chicken fat, if desired)
- 12 teaspoon pareve chicken soup powder (optional)
- 34 cup matzo meal
- Beat the egg whites until stiff and set aside.
- Beat the egg yolks, salt, parsley, onion, oil, pepper, and soup mix until creamy.
- Fold the egg whites into the egg mixture.
- Gradually fold in the matzah meal.
- Cover and chill for 1-1/2 hours.
- Bring a very large pot of water to a rolling boil.
- Add about 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
- With well oiled hands, make small balls about 3/4 inch in diameter.
- Drop them into the boiling water.
- Cover the pot tightly and boil for about 30-40 minutes.
- Don't peek!
- Makes about 20.
egg yolks, egg whites, salt, cayenne pepper, parsley, onion, vegetable oil, chicken soup powder, matzo meal
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/my-favorite-matzah-balls-448769 (may not work)