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Passover Seder Meal
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- For Matzo Ball Soup:
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup matzo meal
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Roasted Chicken:
- 1 whole chicken, about 4 lbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- For Charoset:
- 2 apples, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup sweet red wine
Instructions
- For Matzo Ball Soup:
- In a bowl, beat 4 eggs and mix in 1/4 cup of vegetable oil. Stir in 1 cup of matzo meal and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In a large pot, bring 4 cups of chicken broth to a boil. Add sliced carrots, celery, and chopped onion. Season with salt and pepper.
- Form the matzo mixture into balls and drop them into the boiling broth. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- For Roasted Chicken:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture over the chicken.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- For Charoset:
- In a bowl, combine chopped apples, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, honey, and sweet red wine. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve the matzo ball soup, roasted chicken, and charoset as part of the Passover Seder meal.
The Passover Seder meal is a significant part of the Jewish tradition, commemorating the Israelites' liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt. This ritual feast includes symbolic foods such as matzo, bitter herbs, and the Passover lamb, along with the retelling of the Exodus story. Chefs and home cooks alike meticulously prepare traditional dishes like matzo ball soup, gefilte fish, and brisket, each with its own historical and cultural significance. In modern times, renowned restaurants in Jewish communities like New York City and Jerusalem offer exquisite interpretations of the Seder meal, while home cooks strive to perfect the art of matzo-making and create the perfect charoset.
150 min
6
450 calories
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