Grain Product, Thickener | Vegetarian Low Fat

Matzo Meal

Triticum aestivum Allergens: Wheat
Matzo Meal

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Poaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Ashkenazi Jewish
  • Seasonality Year-Round (high demand around Passover)
  • Source Wheat flour

Was ist Matzo Meal?

Ground matzo (unleavened bread) used in Jewish cuisine, primarily for thickening and binding, often in dishes like matzo balls.

"The Culinary Cornerstone of Passover"

Wie schmeckt Matzo Meal?

Mild, neutral, slightly toasty, cracker-like

Taste
Neutral, Starchy, Slightly Toasted
Texture
Fine powder, Absorbent
Aroma
Mild, Bready
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Key Characteristic

Unleavened (no yeast)

Primary Use

Matzo balls, breading, binders

Usage Tip

Absorbs liquids readily

Nährwertangaben

Per 30g
Calories386 kcal
Total Fat1.5 g
Saturated Fat0.3 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein13.9 g
Total Carbohydrate79.5 g
Dietary Fiber3.8 g
Total Sugars0.8 g
Calcium20 mg
Iron3.5 mg
Potassium140 mg

Geheimtipp des Chefs

For light and fluffy matzo balls, avoid overmixing the batter and let it chill sufficiently before cooking.

Matzo Meal Ersatz & Verhältnisse

Der beste Ersatz für Matzo Meal ist Breadcrumbs, verwendet im Verhältnis 1:1. Good for binding and coating, but not suitable for Passover due to leavening.

Ersatz für Matzo Meal mit Verhältnissen
Ersatz Verhältnis Am besten geeignet für
Breadcrumbs Am besten 1:1 Good for binding and coating, but not suitable for Passover due to leavening.
Cracker Meal 1:1 Similar texture and binding properties, good for breading or meatballs.
Plain Flour 1:1 Provides binding and thickening, but has less texture; not Passover-friendly.
Potato Starch 1:2 (meal to starch) Excellent for thickening and gluten-free, but lacks texture and flavor of matzo meal.

Wie man Matzo Meal auswählt & lagert

Often found in the kosher section of grocery stores, especially around Passover.

Womit passt Matzo Meal gut zusammen?

  • Chicken soup
  • eggs
  • ground meat
  • vegetables
  • gravies.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie schmeckt Matzo Meal?

Mild, neutral, slightly toasty, cracker-like Mild, Bready

Was ist ein guter Ersatz für Matzo Meal?

Der beste Ersatz ist Breadcrumbs (1:1). Good for binding and coating, but not suitable for Passover due to leavening.

Wie wählt und lagert man Matzo Meal?

Often found in the kosher section of grocery stores, especially around Passover.

Rezepte mit Matzo Meal

Passover Ground Beef Kosher Main Ingredient

Always Perfect Sweet And Sour Meatballs

Rescue your next dinner emergency with this incredibly versatile sweet and sour meatballs recipe! Perfect for unexpected guests, picky eaters, or even a family-wide hunger strike, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser. So popular, it's often requested by out-of-town visitors and even requested as a wedding gift (alongside a traditional one, of course!). Easily doubled, tripled, or frozen for later, this recipe is endlessly adaptable – explore the variations below! From simple weeknight dinners to impressive gatherings, these meatballs are your new go-to.

Vollständiges Rezept ansehen
Vegetables Main Dish Preparation Stove Top

Annice's Potato And Mushroom Croquettes For Passover

A treasured family recipe from Annice Grinberg! These crispy potato and mushroom croquettes are a delicious and surprisingly easy Passover side dish. Perfect for your Seder or any festive meal, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Learn the secrets to perfectly golden, flavorful croquettes – a recipe passed down through generations and now shared with you!

Vollständiges Rezept ansehen

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