Green Onion-Dill Matzo Balls Recipe

Makes 16 balls.

INGREDIENTS

6tablespoons chicken fat orpareve margarine (3/4 stick)

4green onions, thinly sliced

4large eggs

1/4cup minced fresh dill

2tablespoons club soda or seltzer

1tablespoon sugar

1 1/4teaspoons kosher salt

1/4teaspoon ground ginger

1/4teaspoon ground black pepper

1cup unsalted matzo meal

DIRECTIONS

Melt chicken fat in small skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and sauté 30 seconds. Set aside. Whisk eggs and all remaining ingredients in medium bowl to blend well. Stir in onion mixture. Cover; chill at least 6 hours and up to 1 day.

Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Drop matzo ball mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls onto foil, forming 16 mounds. Using wet hands, shape into balls; drop into pot. Cover; boil matzo balls until very tender, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Transfer matzo balls to shallow dish. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Steam 15 minutes to rewarm.)

Tags: Balls, Dill, Greenion, Matzo, Recipe