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Matzo Ball Scotch Egg with Horseradish Avocado Dip

Amy Kritzer
Matzo Ball Scotch Egg with Horseradish Avocado Dip is a new Passover tradition!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Passover
Cuisine Jewish
Servings 3 eggs

Ingredients
  

  • For matzo ball scotch eggs:
  • 6 eggs divided
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or schmaltz
  • 3 tablespoons seltzer
  • 1 1/4 cups matzo meal divided
  • 2 tablespoons grated onion dried well
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder this gives you light and fluffy balls
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus more for sprinkling
  • ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or other oil
  • For Horseradish Avocado Dip:
  • 1 large avocado
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together 3 eggs, schmaltz/olive oil and seltzer.
  • Then add 3/4 cup matzo meal, onion, baking powder, salt and pepper. Mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
  • The mixture will be sticky, so refrigerate dough for 30 minutes or up to 4 hours so it is not as sticky.
  • Meanwhile bring a medium stock pot of water to a boil. Lower to a simmer and place 3 eggs carefully in the water. Simmer for 5 minutes, then drain and cool immediately in an ice bath or under cool water.
  • Fill the stock pot back up with water (or you can use stock) and bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Peel the cooled eggs and carefully cover them with with a layer of the matzo mixture, making sure not to leave any holes.
  • Place matzo balls into the simmering water, cover tightly and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • While matzo balls are cooking, blend avocado, lemon juice and horseradish together to make a sauce. Season with salt to taste.
  • Cool cooked matzo balls slightly, then roll in remaining matzo meal to cover.
  • In a large sauté pan, heat oil over medium high heat. Add covered matzo balls and fry on each side until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Sprinkle with salt immediately.
  • Serve warm with horseradish avocado dip!
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