How to Make Fried Matzoh - A Step-by-Step Guide

Matzoh, a traditional unleavened bread, is a staple during the Jewish holiday of Passover. It is typically eaten as a symbol of the haste in which the Israelites fled Egypt, leaving no time for their bread to rise. While matzoh is commonly enjoyed as is, it can also be transformed into a delicious dish called Fried Matzoh.

Fried Matzoh is a simple and satisfying comfort food that can be enjoyed year-round, not just during Passover. This dish is made by soaking the matzoh in water, the...

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Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 2 (6 inch) matzo sheets
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter, divided
  • kosher salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 1

  • Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick frying pan over low heat.
  • Pour hot water into a bowl. Break matzoh sheets into small chunks and soak in hot water, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk eggs and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt in a separate bowl. Strain matzoh and shake to remove excess water; stir matzoh into egg mixture.
  • Pour heated oil out of the frying pan; place 1/2 tablespoon butter into the hot pan.
  • Pour matzoh and egg mixture into hot butter; cover and cook until a pancake forms, about 10 minutes.
  • Slide matzoh pancake onto a plate.
  • Place remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter into the hot pan.
  • Place a second plate over matzoh pancake and flip over, so the uncooked side is on the bottom.
  • Slide matzoh pancake into the pan with hot butter; cover and cook until the bottom of pancake is browned, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and season with kosher salt.
  • Nutrition

    485 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 403mg
    • Sodium: 876mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 232mg