Need Matzoh Balls?

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I found these today that look firm enough to treat as meatballs with a pasta meal. But since I read that Passover is coming up soon, some of you are probably looking for a vegan recipe, anyway. You can probably just substitute some broth or water for the oil.

 

http://tofu-n-sproutz.blogspot.com/2008/03/spring-flowers-and-matzoh-veggie-soup.html

 

My thanks also goes to the blog Seitan Says Dance for discovering it on the other blog:

http://seitansaiddance.blogspot.com/2008/04/how-blog-saved-passover.html

 

 

 

Soy-free, Dairy-free Matzoh Balls1/2 cup matzoh meal2 Tbsp potato starch (yes, this is the only thing that works here, I tried other things, don't ask me what else you can substitute, because nothing else worked out for me, but hey - try whatever you want...)2/3 cup water (minus about 2 tsp.)1 tsp. oilpinch (literally JUST a pinch) of baking sodapinch of onion powderpinch of saltpinch of parsleyMix all the above ingredients together until almost the consistency for rolling into balls.Like a soft, slightly sticky play-dough, but it can be quite a bit softer, as the dough will absorb liquid as it sits. Add a little more matzoh or liquid if needed for the right texture - and refrigerate for 1/2 hour.Roll into about 16 small balls and drop into gently boiling vegetable or vegetarian-"chicken" broth or your own choice of homemade broth or any salty, seasoned water.Turn down heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes.Remove from water with slotted spoon and bake on an oiled rack (over a cookie sheet) for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees until they start to dry out.Refrigerate if you're not ready to use.When ready to use, warm in the oven covered with foil (or in the microwave *gasp*). Add to soup of your choice and serve.My actual "soup" is nothing fancy - I usually throw a bunch of plain old frozen mixed veggies in some simple vegetarian "chik-flavored" broth and add the matzoh balls. If you leave the matzoh balls in the broth a bit they start to soften which can be good, but too long and they fall apart, but the broth thickens up nicely too. So do whatever you like.