How Do You Prepare Horseradish For Passover Seder?
For the traditional Passover Seder plate you need a ‘bitter herb’. This bitter herb is to remind you of the hard times the Jewish people had under Pharoah. Some people buy horseradish, but you can make it yourself. Buy a long piece of horseradish root, which will have a ‘crown like top’. Cut off the top of the horseradish root to put on the Seder plate. Buy only one piece with the crown, while additional pieces should only be the long stalk sections. Peel the skin off the remainder of the horseradish root and the additional stalks. Peel them the same way you would peel a carrot. Cut into small pieces to fit into a food processor. As it is being chopped in the food processor, add a little vinegar. The vinegar will keep the chopped horseradish moist and bind the horseradish together a little bit. This will not look like a smooth sauce, but more like finely minced garlic. Be careful as you lift the lid of the food processor. The pungent aroma of the horseradish will be strong. You can add
