Can I make matzo meal from farfel?

Table of Contents:

1. Can I make matzo meal from farfel?
2. What can I substitute for matzo farfel?
3. What does matzo meal taste like?
4. Can I make matzo balls ahead?
5. What is traditionally served with matzo ball soup?
6. How long is matzo good for?
7. Can you reheat matzo balls in the microwave?
8. Does matzo ball soup reheat well?
9. How do you reheat frozen matzo ball soup?

Can I make matzo meal from farfel?

According to Sassy Radish, yes, you can make your own matzo meal by the obvious method of putting some crumbled matzo sheets into the food processor. She notes that you will get about 1/2 cup from two sheets. Farfel can be made simply by breaking the matzo into appropriately sized pieces.

What can I substitute for matzo farfel?

Passover Substitutions

Instead Of:	Substitute This:
1 Cup matzo meal	3 broken matzos or 2 Cups matzo farfel, finely ground with food processor
1 Cup matzo cake meal	1 Cup plus 2 tbsp matzo meal, pulverized in blender or food processor
1 Cup matzo farfel	1 1/2 matzo sheets, crumbled into small pieces

What does matzo meal taste like?

They taste like wet Saltines. Often, much of the enjoyment we get from food is based on expectation and memory (the fast food industry has built an empire on this). The foods we ate as children, frequently, inform our tastes as adults.

Can I make matzo balls ahead?

9. Plan ahead. You can totally make matzah ball soup ahead of time. Either freeze the whole shebang together in plastic bags for up to three months, or refrigerate the balls separated from the broth (so they don't get mushy).

What is traditionally served with matzo ball soup?

Traditionally you want a little schmaltz in there for flavor anyway. Chicken, celery, carrots, onions, and fresh dill, and the soup is an entire meal. ... Any sandwich that involves rye bread is good--my grandpa's favorite was corned beef and swiss on rye with mustard and some matzah ball soup.

How long is matzo good for?

I find after about 2 years, they lose their crunch but still taste and smell normal. They tend to lose their crispness after 18-24 months. A few minutes in the oven should perk them right up. A five pound sleeve of matzah makes a great addition to your stash of emergency supplies.

Can you reheat matzo balls in the microwave?

How do you reheat matzo balls in the microwave? Cover loosely with a microwave -safe lid, parchment paper or waxed paper. 3. Heat on high in 3 intervals of 2–3 minutes each, stirring between intervals; repeat until heated through.

Does matzo ball soup reheat well?

Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The soup and the matzo balls can be frozen separately for up to 3 months. Defrost the soup and the matzo balls in the refrigerator for 12 hours. Reheat the soup on the stovetop over medium heat until hot.

How do you reheat frozen matzo ball soup?

Reheat from the frozen state: place in simmering soup over high heat. When the soup returns to a simmer, reduce the heat so the soup remains just under a boil, and simmer until the matzo balls are soft in the center and heated through. This can take as long as 20 minutes or so.