Matzo Brei

[richards1052]

Matzo Brei

Serves 2 as Main Dish.

My wife gave me the key to great matzo brei: run the matzo under hot water. Here's how I make it (for two)

• 1 T olive oil
  
• 1/2 T butter
  
• 5 pieces of matzo
  
• 3 extra-large eggs
  
• 2 T milk or cream
  
• pinch salt and pepper
  
• pinch tarragon and/or dill
  
• 1/2 onion, diced
  

Run matzo under hot water, 5 seconds or so for each piece. Let pieces sit for 5 minutes to absorb water. Whisk eggs together with milk or cream. Add salt, pepper and herbs. Break matzo pieces 2-3 inches square and add to egg mixture. Let matzo sit in liquid ingredients for 10-15 minutes.

Heat oil and butter in skillet. When hot, add diced onions and saute till they are translucent (but not burnt). Add matzo-egg mixture stirring lightly to mix onions and matzo together. Cook approx. 4 minutes on medium heat. When matzo mixture has firmed enough so that it can be flipped with spatula, do so. Be careful not to overcook. After flipping, let mixture cook another minute or two (lower heat if it is cooking too fast). When done, it should be moist, but firm. I do not like crisp, dry matzo brei though perhaps some do.

Keywords: Breakfast, Easy, Vegetarian, Jewish, Passover

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