Matzo brie, a traditional Jewish dish, is a simple yet delicious meal made from matzo, eggs, and butter or oil. It is commonly served for breakfast or brunch, especially during the Jewish holiday of Passover when leavened bread is prohibited. With its crispy texture and savory flavor, matzo brie is a delightful and versatile dish that can be customized with various toppings and seasonings to suit different preferences. Exploring different recipes for matzo brie allows you to discover unique ways to enjoy this classic dish, whether you prefer a traditional preparation or one with modern twists.
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CLASSIC MATZO BREI
In this matzo brei (rhymes with fry) recipe, the matzo sheets are browned in butter until crisp before being lightly scrambled with eggs. You make this either sweet or savory as you prefer. Add black pepper, plenty of salt and chives for a savory version, or Demerara sugar and maple syrup or honey if you would like something sweeter. It's a fine breakfast or brunch any time of the year, and especially during Passover.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories breakfast, brunch, easy, quick, main course
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Under cool running water, rinse matzo sheets until they are quite wet. Set it aside and let sit to soften while you prepare the pan.
- Place a large, preferably nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add butter. Once it melts and the foam subsides, break matzo sheets into bite-size pieces and add to pan. Sauté matzo in butter until it browns all over, about 2 minutes.
- Add eggs, salt and pepper (if you're making the dish savory) to pan and scramble the mixture until it is just set but still light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with sugar (if you're making it sweet) and toss well.
- Serve matzo brei sprinkled with salt and topped with chives (savory), or with salt, additional sugar and maple syrup (sweet).
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 398, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 327 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 1 gram
MATZA BRIE/FRIED MATZA
Make and share this Matza Brie/Fried Matza recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Caryn Gale
Categories Breakfast
Time 15m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Break matza into bite size pieces and place in large bowl.
- If you like sweet matza brie as we do you can add the sugar and/or apple juice concentrate at his point.
- Slowly pour boiling water over the matza until matza starts to get soggy, but not soaked.
- About 1/2-1 cup of boiling water.
- I usually pour half, stir and wait a minute to see if it needs more.
- Beat eggs and add to matza mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat frying pan with oil/butter/margarine and place entire mixture inside.
- You can cover and let it fry on a low heat and then try to flip whole or in sections when it has set.
- My family likes that I fry it liked scrambled eggs and it is separate and clumpy.
- Serve with sugar, jelly or sourcream.
MATZO BREI
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, break the matzo into 1-inch pieces. Bring the water to a boil and pour over the matzos. Quickly toss the matzo, then drain off any excess. In a bowl, beat the eggs with a fork. Mix the eggs, salt and pepper into the matzo. Over high heat, heat the butter and oil in a large saute pan. Add the matzo and fry until crisp. Flip over to fry the other side, breaking into pieces as it cooks. Serve with Maple syrup, or preserves.
FRIED MATZOH
Provided by Carole Chernick
Categories Egg Sauté Passover Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Spring Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 2 to 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and add a dash of salt and pepper. In another bowl, soak the matzoh in warm water for about 30 seconds. Remove and set aside. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the matzoh to the egg mixture, tossing gently to coat (making sure not to break up the matzoh too much), and add this to the hot skillet. Allow the matzoh to cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the bottom begins to brown. Turn it over, stirring gently to cook through and allow the other side to brown (the matzoh will begin to break up at this point, which is fine). Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
FRIED MATZOH
A delicious fried egg dish.
Provided by chopper
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 30m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick 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 the heated oil out of non-stick frying pan; place 1/2 tablespoon butter in 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 in hot pan.
- Place a second plate over matzoh 'pancake' and flip plates over so the uncooked side is on the bottom.
- Lie matzoh 'pancake' in melted butter; cover pan and cook until bottom of pancake is browned, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and season with kosher salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 402.5 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 876 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality matzo: Look for matzo that is made with whole wheat flour and has a good texture. You can find matzo at most grocery stores or online.
- Don't overcook the matzo: Matzo cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and chewy.
- Use a variety of toppings: There are many different toppings that you can use to make matzo brie. Some popular options include cheese, eggs, vegetables, and fruit. Get creative and experiment with different combinations to find your favorite.
- Serve immediately: Matzo brie is best served immediately after it is made. The matzo will start to soften over time, so it's best to enjoy it while it's still crispy.
Conclusion:
Matzo brie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, your family and friends will love it. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give matzo brie a try. You won't be disappointed.
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