Traditional Gefilte Fish Loaf and Poached Ovals
Traditional Gefilte Fish Loaf and Poached Ovals offers a gently seasoned blend of salmon and white fish with a tender, cohesive crumb and subtle sweetness. Each bite is peppery and lightly aromatic, ideal served chilled with horseradish at holiday meals or elegant gatherings. The balance of fish, onion, and carrots creates a clean, nuanced flavor that shines as a make-ahead appetizer.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook2 hrs 15 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Traditional Gefilte Fish Loaf and Poached Ovals, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Grind the salmon, red snapper, black cod, ling cod, 2 ½ onions, and 4 carrots together, then place the mixture in a large wooden bowl. With a hand chopper, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 3
Add 1 ½ tablespoons sugar, 4 teaspoons salt, and white pepper; continue chopping until very well blended. Stir in ice water a little at a time during this process. Add matzo meal and chop again until the mixture is thick enough to hold together in a ball; if not, add more matzo meal. Set aside.
- 4
Fill 2 large, heavy stockpots halfway with water. Slice 1 raw onion and 1 carrot into each stockpot, and add the fish skins if desired.
- 5
Divide 4 tablespoons sugar, paprika, and black pepper evenly between the two pots, then season with salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat and let it boil for 10 minutes.
- 6
With wet hands, shape the fish mixture into oval balls and carefully drop them into the boiling stock.
- 7
Partially cover the stockpots and cook over medium-low heat for 2 hours. Remove from the heat and let the balls sit in the pot for 10 minutes.
- 8
Carefully transfer the balls to containers and strain the remaining stock over them, just barely covering them. Chill in the refrigerator before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.
- Calories 322.61 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 43.45 g Good Source 87%
- Carbohydrate 19.59 g 7%
- Total Fat 7.39 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.8 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 197.96 mg High 66%
- Sodium 226.07 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 2.8 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 6.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.74 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 85.64 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.83 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 649.13 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 48.25 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 1.94 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Traditional Gefilte Fish Loaf and Poached Ovals is made with 13 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 2 hrs 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Eggs, and Matzo Meal. Each serving provides about 322.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traditional Gefilte Fish Loaf and Poached Ovals made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Eggs, Matzo Meal, Paprika. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Traditional Gefilte Fish Loaf and Poached Ovals?
- About 2 hrs 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 322.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traditional Gefilte Fish Loaf and Poached Ovals easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Traditional Gefilte Fish Loaf and Poached Ovals healthy?
- Traditional Gefilte Fish Loaf and Poached Ovals has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 322.61 calories and 43.45 g of protein, or 87% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 226.07 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.8 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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