Best Matzo Ball Recipe | How to Make Matzo Balls | JOY of KOSHER with Jamie Geller

[@livinglife8333]

We are not Jewish but my best friend in Highschool was and I was constantly at her house. Her mother was the best cook and both of her parents were the most soft spoken people, always made me feel welcome. To this day I make her matzo ball soup. 😍👍🏻

[@bettydeil3710]

How lovely :))

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

My BageI friend from grade school had stingy parents that never made any food for me all the time I was there… The most they ever offered me was some Nutter Butter cookies. I also dated a BageI boyfriend at 19 years old that I grew up with, and his parents never invited me over for dinner either.

[@judeanpoet3687]

@@anti-ethniccleansing465 stop saying "bagel people"

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@judeanpoet3687 Why? I can’t use the normal descriptor, or else this stupid platform auto-wipes my comment! Blame KZbin, not me for that.

[@judeanpoet3687]

@@anti-ethniccleansing465 why can't you say "Jewish"? Have they flagged your account for racism?

[@mannyechev]

I am Spanish . I grew up in New York and had many Jewish friends and I love the way they used to make the matzo ball chicken soup. I went out today and I made my own. It came out delicious I would try your recipe next time. I will continue to follow you.

[@samlove345]

Jamie, I made this tonight and my boyfriend and I LOVED it! It is the best matzo recipe I've ever tried and it's our new go-to, the matzo balls were so light and soft! Thanks for sharing with us!!

[@SR-jx8yu]

I sometimes make the matzo balls stuffed with spiced ground meat and toasted pine nuts! really good. Sauteed the onions until golden then add crushed garlic, parsley, ground meat, black pepper, parsley, pinch of ground cinnamon and ground coriander ... Tasted so good! Jamie, love your videos!

[@jamiegeller]

Yum!

[@phoebecatgirl9968]

Not Jewish but make matzo ball soup often - so comforting!

[@davidsrolis8537]

its true. for kosher you cant mix egg and chiken. its an ordinary matzaball soup.

[@Lagolop]

@@davidsrolis8537 Who told you that?! You cannot make matzo balls without eggs ... period. AND schmaltz.

[@Mel-qr5ob]

@@davidsrolis8537 the fact you couldn't even spell it kinda shows how much you know about them.

[@klimtkahlo]

Catholic girl here trying to learn how to make it! Love it!

[@U2WB]

Same here ! You don’t have to be Jewish to appreciate great food ! And lovely tradition, too ❤️

[@lynnwayne6132]

My mother, who was not the best cook, made the world's best matzo balls! She said her secret was to separate the eggs & fold the beaten whites into the yolks - a task I'm just not good at. Then she cooked them in the chicken soup to flavor them. I'm getting a cold right now so I think it's a good time for me to make some chicken soup with matzo balls - this time using seltzer! Thank you for the tip.

[@jonathonsimon7770]

I once tried that (beating the eggs whites into peeks first), and seemed like (after all the extra effort) I wound up with the same product.

[@squirrelboss7067]

I'm a Latina and I can't wait to make this for my family! I love trying new recipes. Thank you!

[@jamiegeller]

Wow, enjoy!!!

[@bethsabath]

@@jamiegeller Hands in the doug and in the hair

[@cherryflirt4477]

Thanks for sharing

[@lizm5991]

It looks amazing!!! I’am puertorican snd love trying other cultures food! Shalom 🙏

[@rozaz4754]

I am so so glad that I found this recipe! I made the matzo balls with the seltzer water,and they are the best I ever had.They are so fluffy,just melting in the mouth. Thank you,thank you!!!!!

[@adamchurvis1]

You are a wonderful human being, Jamie Geller! Your tip about hand-rolling with olive oil was the solution to my problem with flabby surface texture, spalling into the water bath, and uniformity. Now they turn out perfectly every time. Thanks again, and keep up your excellent work elevating the craft.

[@jamiegeller]

Thanks so much!! So happy it helped you, love this kind of comment.

[@Yazzy7illi]

Used your method today and my matzo balls were more than perfection!! I've NEVER made them before and now it's all I want to eat!! Love from Bahrain xxx

[@jamiegeller]

Yay!!! So excited when we get comments like this

[@chrissythornhill]

Jamie Geller It's so heartwarming to get such lovely folk leaving you encouraging comments ❤️

[@sandraklein2651]

I love to add a nice amount of freshly diced dill into the mix. It really provides a wonderful flavor and quite eye appealing as well! One of my late Mom's incredible recipes. She was. Jewish, Hungarian born. Baked and cooked like a real pro. I was fortunate to have learned the finest European cooking ever! Love and miss you Mom!😒💕

[@jamiegeller]

So sweet, you are lucky

[@faradpack]

Dill or mint or zatar would give it more flavor. Otherwise it seems to eggy. Ps. This lady is beautiful and bright

[@steph49391]

I love Jewish culture! I love the religion, I’m so fascinated by all of it. I’m not Jewish, but I love to learn everything about them! And this soup is my absolute favorite!!

[@kc-wr1ui]

Thanks so Much from a Jew

[@linkinsam1796]

You could always convert.

[@GeminiGuy22]

Thanks ! You should find a Temple you feel comfortable with and study!

[@adararelgnel2695]

​@@GeminiGuy22 temple?

[@fruitinspector6111]

@@adararelgnel2695that is the place that the Orthodox Jews go to study how to not believe in the One true Savior of the World, Jesus the Christ.

[@jamiegeller]

so if you follow the recipe directions to the T it really should work - but I would say the most important steps are 1. make sure the mixture is firm when you take it out of the fridge -- it's quite alright to leave it in longer than 30 minutes (even a few hours) 2. roll into a small tight ball about 1-inch in diameter 3. make sure the water is NOT boiling but rather simmering when you drop them in and then cover the pot 4. do not overcook 30-40 mins is just right - GREAT LUCK!

[@LacyO86]

When I look at Walmart I dont see any matzo meal, only the matzo ball mix (like you said you dont have to buy anymore). Where am i missing it?! Help!

[@Lagolop]

@@LacyO86 Jut buy matzo and process it in a food processor (very fine). Voila, matzo meal ...

[@lordkayla4186]

Delicious! Made this for my dad, and he really liked it as well!

[@CuteCatFaith]

Good! I learned matzoh ball making in NYC and the seltzer (or even club soda) was absolutely necessary. Greetings from Paris, France. Uprated.

[@EHCBunny4real]

Isn't the seltzer considered a type of leavening? Is it kosher?

[@abowlofsalad8812]

EH CBunny yes it is kosher. I checked in with my rabbi.

[@SDSunriser]

So Club Soda also works?

[@mariachristoff]

I watched 3 videos after searching "best matzo balls" - two from professionals and this from a home-maker ( I assume). I fallowed Jamie's instructions for the balls and used Perier carbonated water in place of the selzer water. My time was so, that I ended resting the balls for 2 hours in the fridge. Absolute success!!! I am so delighted, grateful and proud to have achieved fluffy and light mazo balls in a rich nutritious broth. I also added parsnip in addition to the carrot. Thank you Jamie! This not Jewish household is going to bed happy tonight!

[@rcabc9366]

I’m certain your matzo ball soup was delicioso, re: you included the most important ingredients . . . passion and love. Thank you!

[@HalehJune]

I've been returning to Jamie's video time and time again. It's the best!

[@reginalol5324]

4 eggs. 1/2 c seltzer, 1/3 c oil,1/2 tsp salt 1 c matzo meal, cook 40 minutes

[@sherwintames3730]

loved the comment on the barrets... had so much fun teaching my German wife how to make a matzo ball...and to learn the difference between a knudle and knadle...I turned my back and her first attempt produced a grapefruit size matzoh ball....WE ARE STILL LAUGHING....

[@Bookworm-ye9qi]

I've always wanted to try this

[@jamiegeller]

Now is the time :)

[@RubyTwilite]

Not Jewish but I love to try recipes of different cultures. I live near a large Orthodox community so I have many kosher stores nearby. My kid is now addicted to Bambas! Thanks for the great video!

[@CatalinaMartinez1981]

I made these last night. They were light and fluffy. I served them in some chicken stock I made. Yum! I won't use a mix again. I will now have to try your brisket recipe. Thank you so much.

[@jamiegeller]

Thank you! Glad your meal turned out well! You'll have a great time making brisket, too. Check out Brisket 101, here: kzbin.info/aero/PLdK7qujn3l-f-jprlbCytJzVlhb8OgF_W

[@DIANNEELEE]

A friend taught me to use a teaspoon of the chicken fat from the chicken I cook for the Matzo ball chicken soup, in the Matzo balls. You are so sweet and very precise. Thanks for the hint...A new viewer...

[@tikaalc]

Making your matzo balls as I type this. Thanks for sharing, you made it look so easy.

[@jayandlilyharvey5437]

thanks for the recipe, i use this every year

[@christyxandrick5168]

Made these last night and they were PERFECT! So delicious! And as you said, so light and fluffy! Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipe and tips!

[@jamiegeller]

So glad you loved them.

[@davidgolfeiz6013]

U are great ,I love all ur reci Pies

[@shawnaspadafore6876]

I made this recipe I love it fluffiest balls ever!

[@Colombo5218]

Thank you so much for your most enjoyable and informative presentation.

[@jamiegeller]

Our pleasure!

[@thelittlefairylady9757]

Thanks for this video I really want to try them. I have never had a matzo ball in my life but I'm going to be making these thank you so very much I just subscribed

[@iainholmes2735]

Looks nice. Enjoyed the vid. Cheers from London.

[@boardingpassjunkie]

Thank you so much for this informative video

[@ir4199]

Thank you they were amazing

[@kimlebiavant5433]

Great video! My friend wants matzo ball soup for her wedding and her grandmother can't make it to CA so I'm gonna channel you and her amazing grandmother's cooking. Hope it's half as good as yours. Thanks for the help!

[@jamiegeller]

I am sure it will be you are such a good friend.

[@kimlebiavant5433]

Ok now your soup has made waves at the wedding. Sending links to your video to others who are inspired to try Kosher cooking!

[@sarahp6205]

Thank you so much for the recipe. I’ve been in Israel for 14 yrs and this is the first Passover that the matzah balls came out delicious. Thank you 😊

[@jamiegeller]

Yay, so glad it worked

[@phoebecatgirl9968]

Not Jewish, but I LOVE matzo balls! I use chicken fat instead of oil (I know, not so healthy, but they taste so wonderful!), In fact that's what I'm fixing tonight, with broth made from chicken thighs boiled with carrots, onion, celery, garlic. I disposed of the cooked-out veggies after a couple of hours of cooking, added some of the chicken meat to the broth, added new carrots/onions/celery, a little salt, and it's heating up to be ready for the matzo balls - made the matzo mix awhile ago and it's in the fridge, ready to be formed into balls and boiled in salted water----YUM!

[@tomcondon6169]

I think chicken fat is good for you, better than the canola oil, and other products big capital gets the USDA to shill to us.

[@stanleydrones]

@@tomcondon6169 I agree. Home rendered animal fat is going to be way better than processed and sterilized commercial oils

[@tomcondon6169]

@@stanleydrones I think they use more CFCs making these unnatural oils, vegetable, corn, canola, etc., than they used to use in auto air conditioners.

[@ss-nc2dy]

Does the chicken fat make it taste better than the oil? I tried it with olive oil and found them to be a little bland. Maybe avocado oil works better.

[@tomcondon6169]

@@ss-nc2dy Chicken fat--to me--is delicious. Everyone has a transition-period to change. You may find the taste off-putting at first, but in time--like me--I don't doubt you will find chicken fat to be delicious.

[@yoshrubin]

4 eggs 0:28 1/2 cup seltzer 1:10 1/3 cup olive oil 1:20 1 cup matzo meal 1:43

[@MrTjcomedy]

You make want to make this!!! I'm not Jewish but love your recipes!

[@Yanykkk]

Thank you so much for your recipes!

[@wendybrooks6154]

What goes perfectly with this matza ball soup is the what we call bar Mitzva brisket in this house. Line a throw away deep baking tin with about 3 large onions cut into rings, add a 6 lb brisket, (NOT corned beef) then add 2 bottles of Heinz chili sauce. ( it’s in the ketchup isle) one can of dr. Pepper or root beer. Cover with foil tightly set oven to 375’ for 4 to 5 hours. Don’t peek during cooking. Remove brisket cut on bias add back to sauce and onions and turn off oven return pan to keep warm till your ready to serve. So easy. So fail proof you’ll wonder where it’s been all your life!!!! Enjoy!

[@nikitennison1072]

I might try that with a small tender skirt steak for 2 people, but who the heck can afford BRISKET anymore, since most don't come in 6 lb weights. What else is on the menu?

[@wendybrooks6154]

You can use any roast. My son makes it with chuck roast, but as long as you left skirt steak in marinate long enough it would be fantastic. But it’s great with cheaper chuck roast.

[@jamiegeller]

Great ideas, thanks for sharing

[@jessicaschoonmaker2073]

Screenshotted this

[@shareengonzalez7117]

Love matzo ball soup and will try your recipe. Thank you for sharing

[@jamiegeller]

Thanks

[@goku180000]

Nice my Kosher Sister!

[@richardcorsillo9819]

This was a terrific video. Good color, energy, thoroughness. Making them right now!

[@jamiegeller]

Enjoy!

[@richardcorsillo9819]

@@jamiegeller It came out perfect. Texture amazing. Second day was even better after soaking in the chicken broth overnight. God bless you. Thanks

[@saundrakielborn2201]

You have the shiniest hair, lucky you! The soup looks amazing !❤️

[@tatianasalazar3833]

it's a wig :D

[@RachelShainfeld]

She's an orthodox Jew, hence she's wearing a wig to cover her real hair.

[@pattibronstein9961]

Made it and WOW!!! The best ever, couldn't be better. Texture, taste and addictive. Already made this several times because it's so delicious and well Who doesn't like soup! Thank you 😋

[@jamiegeller]

So happy to hear this!😍

[@pearshapedeve]

your recipes are always great and foolproof! love them! i just wish you did not keep touching your hair while preparing food ... it was one of the first things i was told as a girl to be careful, as it can cause the hair to fall onto the food, and also it is not super hygienic. but hey, maybe it's just me....in any case i love your videos !

[@suzannedemos4665]

Thanks! love the seltzer idea. I will try.

[@msmith120]

This recipe is great and the teaching is well presented, clear and easy to follow. Having worked in the food industry, though, it's driving me crazy that she's flipping her bangs and her hair is not tied back or in a hairnet. I fear finding hair in my matzos.

[@jamiegeller]

Thanks for liking the video, sorry for driving you crazy, but hairnets don't look great on camera :)

[@gatekeeper84]

+M Smith it's a wig so technically her hair is covered

[@msmith120]

+Joy of Kosher Ah, yes. I guess that is so! My inner food worker is quieted. :)

[@msmith120]

+W.A. van Buren :D Okay!

[@SpiritBear12]

How many people who cook at home wear a hair net? Very very few people. Relax!

[@sararivkalevi2091]

Thanks for this wonderful recepie.... leshana hazo biyerushalaim

[@kateweiss5742]

Hi Jamie - you have 4 eggs on your video and 2 in your recipe online - which is correct - Chag Sameach

[@RyanDormanEXP]

My favorite part of this video is when she talks about her cousin Bracha said in Israel we use Matzo Meal instead of the mix!

[@jamiegeller]

😊

[@sschild]

Anxious to try your recipes, thank you!

[@why_z]

I always wondered why I was taught to check the eggs after I cracked them. Hmm.

[@slammermx]

Thanx from Mexico City for the help on this new year!

[@jamiegeller]

Happy to help!

[@zivg1546]

Looks nice, but I'll stick to my Grandmother's recipe - mixing the dry ingredients with hot boiled water and then adding the eggs one by one. Oh, and NEVER with olive oil. Only regular vegetable oil.

[@yourjewishmom7791]

Ziv G right!! I’m sorry but this recipe is awful and she can’t open seltzer herself? Huh...

[@jamiegeller]

Nothing like what gramda made, but I still stand by this recipe, everyone who tries it loves it.

[@gabrielawainblat2091]

Thank you Jamie.....miraculously, they come out exactly as you said....doesnt always happen with recipes..ty for sharing

[@jamiegeller]

Yay, love when it works for everyone.

[@Wkkbooks]

There's a hair in my matso ball. I prefer a more dense, almost chewy matzo ball, and preferably with gribines.

[@shellyr104]

Mark Shulgasser gribins! My grandma was always hoarding the chicken skin in a container in the freezer. I grew up eating all the Jewish delicacies and sometime I forget about them . Although with what we know now, I dont know that I could in good conscience eat the gribins anymore...

[@heckinbucky6874]

I like em chewy too also like using schmaltz in my balls instead of vegetable oil.

[@rosamercadorivera6291]

Thank you looks great God bless

[@jamiegeller]

You too!

[@markyearout9406]

I liked the video, but I would suggest that you either wear a hair restraint or just stop touching your hair.

[@Markjameslevy]

She's wearing a wig

[@markyearout9406]

@@Markjameslevy doesn’t matter.

[@toddmeier9743]

Sounds good!!

[@jrt1776]

Thank you for recipe/ technique. I made my first Matzo balls with homemade stock. They turned out perfect. Im not Jewish but consider myself a Messiah Jew Trick is not to boil hard but slow simmer, and finish simmer in stock. I also added a dash of salt to meal and yes seasoned water and broth is key. Also, use basil in stock. Basil goes great with Matzo balls mild flavor

[@chompachangas]

Lovely, thank you for taking the time to make this. Happy new year to you.

[@barbarasmith9714]

You should tie your hair back when cooking

[@billythemillipede6102]

@Angelina hair in your soup lol

[@me16047]

It's a wig.

[@gustavinavenskidebru4682]

😂 I love honesty. Maybe her husband should also tie her hair back, and what's with her millionaire wannabe accent? I'm dead 😂

[@rachaelhsibson1107]

very good recipe, followed it exactly and it worked wonderfully. thank you.

[@jamiegeller]

Love to hear this

[@storm3698]

Stop touching your hair when preparing food

[@gisawslonim9716]

It's not HER hair, it's a wig. All religious Jewish women either have to cover their hair or wear a wig. This is a wig.

[@usa2342]

It’s not hair! It’s just sheitel!

[@WeAllgodschildren]

It’s her food her house she do what she wants she ain’t workin in no restaurant... shalom

[@anna-katehall9696]

storm3698 I agree. Buy a hair band or a hair net.

[@Bsc237807]

Its not an real hair☺️

[@chuckmerken1886]

Absolutely the BEST Matzo Ball Soup!! That seltzer water made the difference the Matzo balls were perfect. Thanks you

[@jamiegeller]

I know but thanks for sharing!

[@fjfjffjfjfjkffidisofirie5066]

את גרה בישראל ?

[@IzzyDz]

בבית שמש

[@kc2453]

Great primer...first time I tried making matzoh balls and ground up motzoh w/ a food processor . They came out perfect. Seltzer is king! Thanks!

[@lemonarry]

Touch egg shell, and raw egg liquid on the counter, then grab hair a few times. Imagine the bacteria. Not kosher.

[@HappyHungryHibby]

Absolutely amazing insight, thank you. Enjoyed this, as it was quick and informative. Thanks for keeping it short. HHH

[@stephb2263]

"I make my husband do it"

[@janallen8493]

I've seen just about every matzo ball soup recipe and as far as ease of preparation this is one of the easiest. I just made a batch that's chilling. I don't have seltzer of club soda so i used broth. They may not be as light as yours. The only thing I do different is that I cook them in broth instead of water.. Can't wait to try them. I love kosher cooking and food, Thanks for your video.

[@joeybags7411]

If you already started putting your hair back why not finish a deal and put those freaking bangs back

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

I use a small ice cream scoop like I use for making cookies for forming my matzo balls. Love your video's. You are the best!!

[@SDSunriser]

The recipe calls for using "evoo." Anyone know what that is?

[@samleddon4406]

Extra virgin olive oil

[@GoodLifeInSpain]

Yum! I'm making your recipe tonight!!! Thank you!

[@deniseburgess7009]

Stop rubbn that damn hair!!!!!! Your cooking for heaven sakes

[@auraandrei146]

I make mine straight in the veggie or chicken soup avoiding the double work. Yummmm

[@johnc3601]

Great idea!

[@BB-yw1ez]

I am not used to seeing cooks touching hair so much or even touching the mixing utensils with fingers right before submerging them into the mix; at least NOT on camera.

[@DarrenHodson]

Wow - they look great. I have been looking for a recipe for ages. This is the one I'm going to try for my next chicken soup. Thank you.

[@MrBuddydance]

Great recipe but the hair flopping in your face all the time is a distraction from what you are saying.

[@janellephoenix4378]

Yay Matzo ball soup! My absolute fav! ☺

[@jamiegeller]

Mine too!

[@k2laSndi]

Pretty grossed out watching you touch your hair n go back to preparing food then again ... couldn’t watch the whole video - I wouldn’t want to eat at your house

[@beecharmer31326]

Oy vey I say!!.. lady!... Jamie is kind enough to show us how to do good matzo balls !!! I've been doing the Seltzer for years I heard it somewhere fabulous thank you Jamie love you girl!

[@lauraalt7863]

She's wearing a wig 🙄

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[@pamelalove7283]

sndi ya I also noticed that she didn't take her ring off before rolling the balls in her hand. My mom always tells me to be careful when it comes to things like this in the kitchen "Its not kosher!"

[@rozaz4754]

Thank you for the tip with seltzer water. Very good recipe, the matzo balls taste delicious. 👍

[@susampson278]

She keeps touching her wig and then the food/utensils...yuck

[@SerenaPla365]

Hi jamie im so thrilled to find your video. I was orthodox, i went to yeshiiva in bklyn. I live in florida now. We are all sick in my house and i cant wait to make this!!!! A million thank yous❤

[@jamiegeller]

Feel better

[@KolchaksGhost]

Jesus is your King

[@Greatnews4me2]

Be clean!! Stop touching youre Hair when you cooking food

[@mirib5007]

@Greatnews4m- it’s a wig. Always in her eyes.

[@MTB214]

Thanks for the recipe. Can you ground up the matza instead of using the meal?

[@RubyRan2626]

Why are U touching hair while cooking... 😨

[@gingazaurus]

That's a wig, she's not showing up her real hair.

[@kleinermary]

Do you share how you make your matzah meal?

[@jamiegeller]

You can simply grind matzo in a blender of food processor.

[@kleinermary]

@@jamiegeller thanks! I did that last year and my balls were sinkers! I will have to try again this year!

[@llddau]

Americans are funny. Everybody else says kneidelach or some version of that. And why would anybody cook these in water? What happened to the chicken soup?

[@brucelevine6517]

Cooking them in the soup makes them muddy if you like you can make the with cleariffide chicken fat in stead of oil or half and half so if you want that beautiful clear broth cook them separate but you need to add them to the soup before shabbat last thing before lighting

[@brucelevine6517]

Bruce Levine i mean makes the broth muddy sorry

[@MISTERASMODEUS]

Bruce Levine I cook them in a bit of schmaltz and water and broth...this is just to cook the matzo balls...plain water will drain anything of flavor...

[@brucelevine6517]

PUT THE SMALTZ IN THE KANADLECH AND SHE USED SALT WATER

[@emily3764]

I made these tonight, with the soda water instead of the broth I usually use. they were perfect! light and fluffy and so yummy. thank you for this tip.

[@jamiegeller]

Yay!! So glad they worked well for you. Enjoy.

[@karolthwaites6905]

Gonna make this today! My first time and I KNOW it will be great, just because of your awesome recipe. Thank you!

[@mariesonoma]

Prayer works. Thank you for sharing

[@fatguysontheroad769]

Amazing!! Thank you. I’m making that for tonight’s Passover!!

[@jamiegeller]

Hope you enjoy

[@fatguysontheroad769]

Jamie Geller it was amazing!!!

[@robinpollard1980]

A wonderful video - Perfect help for me!!! I used to use the mix, but after this - no more!

[@jamiegeller]

Yay

[@killcharge4338]

I knew this old Jewish woman that I helped out , celebrated holidays ect and we pretty much became family to the point she referred to us as her adopted grandkids .She used to make mozo balls and make us this spice tea that would kill anything that dared to get us sick. She said it was easy to digest but also had all the vitamins and minerals. The tea also gave a good kick in the butt