What are Matzo Balls?
Matzo balls are a type of dumpling made by mixing matzo meal with egg, oil, and seasonings to taste to form a sticky dough which is molded into balls and cooked in a boiling liquid of choice. These filling dumplings are considered by many to be a form of Jewish comfort food, and they are also commonly served at Passover, since they can be made to conform with the dietary rules of Passover. Many Jewish delis sell matzo balls, and they can also be easily made at home; some people make a big batch and freeze them for reheating. Before plunging into matzo balls, it may help to know something about matzo meal. Matzo meal is derived from matzo, a type of traditional Jewish flatbread which is made from flour and water. The bread is left unleavened to commemorate the flight of the Jewish people from Egypt, when people were unable to allow their bread to rise before cooking it because they were in such a hurry. Unleavened breads are traditionally eaten during Passover and some Jewish people enj
