Our quick lunch today was a savory Matzo Brei. It's the only way Bunny, my four-year-old, will eat eggs...which is fine because in this family, we all love to eat it. This recipe is probably not "traditional," but it works for us.
MATZO BREI
- 2 sheets of unsalted matzo, soaked in hot water until soft and squeezed
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- a pat of unsalted butter and a glug of olive oil
- 4 eggs, whipped (add a splash of milk or water if you like)
- salt and pepper to taste
Saute onion in butter and oil over medium heat until translucent. Add squeezed matzo and fry until slightly crisp. Pour in eggs. Salt and pepper to taste. Scramble until soft but set (or cook like a frittata making a big "pancake.") I served this with sliced avocado and canteloupe balls on the side. Serves 3-4.
It's nice when you let it slip that your kids, who seem to eat everything under the sun, have their picky sides too.
Posted by: ma22 | April 08, 2007 at 09:18 AM
Sounds good! I made some this morning (from my not-so-good memory) and it came out too dry. I guess the trick is really soaking the matzah. Thanks!
Posted by: Kim | April 08, 2007 at 07:21 PM
I have been making Matzoh Brei for a long time..I make it the same way. But if you have chicken fat around that is the best way to do it. Izzy and I had ours for dinner the other night. We have one box of Matzoh left..maybe we will have it for breakfast tomorrow.
Posted by: izzy's mama | April 09, 2007 at 07:36 PM