Falshe Fish(Mock Gefilte Fish)

Ingredients

• •2 lb ground chicken, turkey, or veal
• •2 medium onions, finely grated
• •2 carrots, finely grated
• •3 eggs
• •1/2 cup matzo meal
• •2 tsp kosher salt
• •1 1/2 tsp white pepper
• •1/4 tsp black pepper
• •1 tsp sugar
• •1 carrot, sliced for poaching broth
• •1 onion, sliced for poaching broth
• •6 cups water or light chicken stock

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix the ground meat with the grated onions, grated carrots, eggs, matzo meal, salt, white pepper, black pepper, and sugar until well combined.

2. 2

   Let the mixture rest for 15 minutes so the matzo meal hydrates and the texture firms slightly.

3. 3

   Shape the mixture into an oval loaf, large quenelles, or thick patties according to family custom.

4. 4

   In a wide pot, bring the water or stock to a gentle simmer with the sliced carrot and onion.

5. 5

   Lower in the shaped mock fish carefully, cover partially, and poach gently for 45 to 60 minutes until fully cooked.

6. 6

   Remove and cool slightly, then slice if using a loaf shape.

7. 7

   Serve chilled or at room temperature with some poaching vegetables and horseradish if desired.