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Cogy's World Famous Matzo Balls

By: cogy 
"After making many, many batches of matzo balls for my friends, I perfected the recipe and am sharing it here. They're always welcome treat served to sick friends and family."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 extra-large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups matzo meal
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon vodka
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup club soda
  • 2 quarts chicken stock

Directions

  1. Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until thick and light colored. Combine the matzo meal, vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon chicken stock, vodka, salt, pepper, basil, garlic powder, and club soda in a large bowl, and stir until well blended. Cover, and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
  2. Pour the 2 quarts chicken stock into a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Meanwhile, form small, 1 to 2 inch diameter balls using the chilled matzo mixture. Place the balls in the chicken stock, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until matzo balls are cooked through, 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 297 | Total Fat: 18.9g | Cholesterol: 212mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2007 by Jenn_V   view full review
I signed up just to rate this recipe. It serves closer to 10 than 4, so be prepared. We had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2010 by cklee   view full review
This recipe makes up the absolute best matzo balls I have ever had. They were fluffy, not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2010 by Peegesncrm   view full review
Just had these last night for an early sedar. They were a HIT with homemade chicken broth! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2008 by Jessi   view full review
Fantastic! It was my first time making matzo balls, so I'm sure any mistakes were my own. Some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2007 by srigarlic   view full review
the best balls I have tasted my whole life... ate every night for three days in a row while...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2007 by Abigail457   view full review
Excellent! These Matzo balls nursed me back to health when I was suffering from the flu.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by ACHOCOCAT   view full review
I accidentally used Matzah Cake Meal without making any changes, and these still turned out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2007 by lruddy   view full review
Not a huge fan of all the extra ingredients. I didn't have the soda so they didn't come out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2011 by Dina   view full review
Delicious!

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