Easy vegan matzah balls?!
Easy vegan matzah balls?
I would like my milk and egg allergic daughter to be able to try matzah ball soup. The only vegan recipe I have seen called for lots of ingredients including flax seed oil, which isn't in my pantry. We ususally use the box mix for matzah balls. Is there anything I can use to replace the eggs in that? Has anyone tried these and are they even worth it? Do they taste ok?
Answers:
The Manischevitz (sp?) mix? It's not really a vegan mix (last time I checked) but check either your grocer or local health food store for Xanthan gum. Use 1/4th tsp. and 1/4th cup water for each egg called for in the mix. The results will almost be identical to using egg except the balls will have a cleaner taste due to the lack of egg! The same Xanthan trick works *great* for Latkes!! Use that Xanthan ratio for almost anything that calls for egg.
You might like this recipe; it's similar to one I've made before (but don't feel like keying in
http://vegetarian.about.com/gi/dynamic/o...
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Oil and seltzer. Expect a fairly dense product, though.
Consider olive oil for a Sephardic taste.
Even some TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) or soya flour, a dash of baking powder will add some spring. Warm the oil and veggie broth, mix in the matzoh meal and soya flour.
Let the mix rest for 30 minutes, and use a bit of water on you hands to mold them or an ice cream scoop.
I worked in the Hotel business in Canada for 20 yrs and have some background with Kosher cooking in a Hotel setting.