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	~~[[File:~~Matzah ~~ball~~ soup~~.jpg\|thumb\|A bowl~~ of ~~matzah ball soup~~]]		Matzah balls, also known as matzo balls, are a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish made from matzah meal, eggs, water, and a fat such as oil or chicken fat. They are commonly served in chicken soup and are a staple during the Jewish holiday of [[Passover]].

	~~'''Matzah ball''' (Yiddish: קניידלעך, kneydlekh) is a traditional Ashkenazi~~ Jewish ~~food made from~~ [[~~matzo meal~~]], ~~eggs~~, ~~water~~, ~~and a fat such as oil, margarine, or chicken fat~~. Matzah balls ~~are traditionally served~~ in ~~[[chicken soup]] and are~~ a ~~staple of [[Jewish cuisine]]~~, ~~especially during [[Passover]]~~.		== History ==
			The origin of matzah balls can be traced back to the Jewish communities of Eastern Europe. During [[Passover]], Jews are prohibited from eating leavened bread, which led to the creation of matzah, an unleavened flatbread. Matzah balls were developed as a way to use matzah meal in a new form, providing a hearty addition to soups.

	==Ingredients and Preparation==		== Ingredients and Preparation ==
	Matzah balls are made from a mixture of [[matzo meal]], eggs, water, and fat. The matzo meal is made by grinding [[matzo]], a type of unleavened bread that is central to the celebration of Passover. The mixture is then formed into balls and cooked in boiling water or chicken soup.		Matzah balls are made from a few simple ingredients:

	~~===Variations===~~		* '''Matzah meal''': Ground matzah, which serves as the base of the mixture.
	~~There are two main types of matzah balls~~: ~~"floaters"~~ and ~~"sinkers~~.~~" Floaters are light and fluffy~~, ~~while sinkers are dense~~ and ~~heavy~~. ~~The texture of the matzah balls can be adjusted by varying the amount of fat~~ and ~~the cooking time~~.		* '''Eggs''': Provide structure and help bind the ingredients together.
			* '''Water or broth''': Used to moisten the mixture.
			* '''Fat''': Typically oil or [[schmaltz]] (chicken fat), which adds flavor and richness.
			* '''Salt and pepper''': For seasoning.

	~~==Cultural Significance==~~		To prepare matzah balls, the ingredients are mixed to form a dough, which is then shaped into balls. The size of the balls can vary, but they are typically about the size of a golf ball. The balls are then boiled in water or chicken soup until they are cooked through and have expanded.
	~~Matzah~~ balls are ~~an important part~~ of ~~[[Jewish cuisine]] and~~ are ~~especially associated with [[Passover]], a major Jewish holiday that commemorates~~ the ~~Exodus~~ of ~~the Israelites from Egypt~~. ~~During Passover, Jews refrain from eating leavened bread, and matzo and matzo meal~~ are ~~used~~ in ~~many traditional dishes~~.

	==~~Related Dishes~~==		== Variations ==
	~~Matzah~~ balls ~~are~~ often served in [[chicken soup]], a dish that is sometimes referred to as "Jewish penicillin" due to its reputed healing properties. Other related dishes include [[kreplach]], which are dumplings filled with meat or potatoes, and [[gefilte fish]], a poached fish patty or ~~ball.~~		There are several variations of matzah balls, often based on personal or family preferences:

	==~~See Also~~==		* '''Dense vs. Fluffy''': Some prefer dense matzah balls, which are firm and chewy, while others prefer them to be light and fluffy. The texture can be adjusted by altering the amount of fat and the cooking time.
	* [[~~Matzo~~]]		* '''Herbed Matzah Balls''': Some recipes include herbs such as parsley or dill for added flavor.
			* '''Spiced Matzah Balls''': Additional spices like nutmeg or ginger can be added for a unique twist.

			== Cultural Significance ==
			Matzah balls hold a special place in Jewish culinary tradition, especially during Passover. They are often served as part of the [[Seder]] meal, symbolizing the unleavened bread eaten by the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt. Matzah balls are also enjoyed year-round in Jewish households and are a popular comfort food.

			== Nutritional Information ==
			Matzah balls are relatively low in calories but can be high in sodium, depending on the seasoning and broth used. They are a good source of carbohydrates and can be made more nutritious by incorporating whole grain matzah meal or adding vegetables to the soup.

			== Also see ==
	* [[Passover]]		* [[Passover]]
			* [[Matzah]]
			* [[Chicken soup]]
	* [[Jewish cuisine]]		* [[Jewish cuisine]]
	* [[Chicken soup]]
	* [[Kreplach]]
	* [[Gefilte fish]]

	~~==References==~~		{{JewishCuisine}}
	{{~~Reflist}}~~

	~~==External Links==~~
	~~{{Commons category\|Matzah balls~~}}

	[[Category:Jewish cuisine]]		[[Category:Jewish cuisine]]
	[[Category:Passover]]		[[Category:Passover foods]]
	~~[[Category:Ashkenazi Jewish culture~~]]
	[[Category:Dumplings]]		[[Category:Dumplings]]
	~~[[Category:Soups]]~~

	~~{{Jewish-cuisine-stub}}~~

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[[file:Matzah_balls.JPG|thumb|Matzah balls]] [[file:Knejdlech_240_-_AlefAlef.JPG|thumb|Knejdlech 240 - AlefAlef|left]] '''Matzah ball'''

[[File:Matzah ball soup.jpg|thumb|A bowl of matzah ball soup]]

'''Matzah ball''' (Yiddish: קניידלעך, kneydlekh) is a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish food made from [[matzo meal]], eggs, water, and a fat such as oil, margarine, or chicken fat. Matzah balls are traditionally served in [[chicken soup]] and are a staple of [[Jewish cuisine]], especially during [[Passover]].

==Ingredients and Preparation==
Matzah balls are made from a mixture of [[matzo meal]], eggs, water, and fat. The matzo meal is made by grinding [[matzo]], a type of unleavened bread that is central to the celebration of Passover. The mixture is then formed into balls and cooked in boiling water or chicken soup.

===Variations===
There are two main types of matzah balls: "floaters" and "sinkers." Floaters are light and fluffy, while sinkers are dense and heavy. The texture of the matzah balls can be adjusted by varying the amount of fat and the cooking time.

==Cultural Significance==
Matzah balls are an important part of [[Jewish cuisine]] and are especially associated with [[Passover]], a major Jewish holiday that commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. During Passover, Jews refrain from eating leavened bread, and matzo and matzo meal are used in many traditional dishes.

==Related Dishes==
Matzah balls are often served in [[chicken soup]], a dish that is sometimes referred to as "Jewish penicillin" due to its reputed healing properties. Other related dishes include [[kreplach]], which are dumplings filled with meat or potatoes, and [[gefilte fish]], a poached fish patty or ball.

==See Also==
* [[Matzo]]
* [[Passover]]
* [[Jewish cuisine]]
* [[Chicken soup]]
* [[Kreplach]]
* [[Gefilte fish]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External Links==
{{Commons category|Matzah balls}}

[[Category:Jewish cuisine]]
[[Category:Passover]]
[[Category:Ashkenazi Jewish culture]]
[[Category:Dumplings]]
[[Category:Soups]]

{{Jewish-cuisine-stub}}

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