Pesach is here! While you may dread getting rid of your bread and living on
matzo for the next few days, there are still some yummy chametz-free dishes to
look forward to. As a college student (who doesn’t really know how to cook), I
needed to find some recipes that are quick, easy and cheap to make. Almost all
of these recipes don’t require a full kitchen, all you need is a hot plate (does
anyone actual have those anymore?) and a microwave oven.
Matzo Farfel
Matzo Farfel
A classic and simple recipe that
is super delicious and moist, which is something that cannot be said for all
matzo related things. You can go out and buy a box of matzo farfel, or you can
just crumble up matzo that you may already have in your home. And for those of
you who have never heard of matzo farfel just think Thanksgiving stuffing, but
Kosher for Passover. Below is a simple recipe from About.com. You can also add
vegetables to the recipe; at my house we use carrots, onions and celery that
have been sautéed.
• 5 pieces of matzo
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/2 cup matzo meal
• 3 Tablespoons oil
• 1 1/2-2 cups chicken soup broth
Directions:
1. Break matzot into a bowl. Pour water over the matzot to dampen, and then drain after a minute or two.
2. Add beaten eggs and matzo meal. Mix well, breaking matzot into even smaller pieces.
3. Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
4. Fry matzot until slightly browned.
5. Add broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until most of the broth has been absorbed.
Mock Macaroni and Cheese
• 5 pieces of matzo
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/2 cup matzo meal
• 3 Tablespoons oil
• 1 1/2-2 cups chicken soup broth
Directions:
1. Break matzot into a bowl. Pour water over the matzot to dampen, and then drain after a minute or two.
2. Add beaten eggs and matzo meal. Mix well, breaking matzot into even smaller pieces.
3. Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
4. Fry matzot until slightly browned.
5. Add broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until most of the broth has been absorbed.
Mock Macaroni and Cheese
I have to admit, I
have never tried this but I like Mac and Cheese so I was really excited to find
this recipe on the Jewish Federation of North America’s website. At first glance
I was a bit worried, last time I tried egg noodles for Passover I did not enjoy
them, but have no fear this recipe uses Matzo farfel (again).
• 3 large eggs
• 3 1/2 cups of matza farfel (or 6 matzos broken into small pieces)
• 1/2 pound of cheddar cheese
• 1 cup of milk
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 pint of sour cream
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) of butter cut into 16 pieces
• 3 large eggs
• 3 1/2 cups of matza farfel (or 6 matzos broken into small pieces)
• 1/2 pound of cheddar cheese
• 1 cup of milk
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 pint of sour cream
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) of butter cut into 16 pieces
Directions:
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