Matzo, Lox, Eggs and Onions Recipe (2024)

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cj

You want to add the salmon right at the end just to warm it through and incorporate it's flavor. Adding it with the onions will severely overcook this delicate already smoked protein

Richard Krain

Consider adding the lox or smoked salmon to the frying onions before you add the egg and matzoh mixture. This gives the lox better texture and brings out the cooked flavor.

Naomi

Lox/smoke salmon is so salty. Suggest not adding any extra salt, which will get it down to (gulp) about 700-750 mg sodium per serving.

D.F. Kingston

A glowing recommendation from my seven-year-old: "This tastes better than it looks."

Eyton Shalom, M.S., L.Ac.

Melissa, I am glad you had this dream, but I grew up in the 50's eating Lox, Onion, and Egg matah brei. This dish is more authentic with wider cut onion; never at Ratner's on 2nd ave. or at Savta's did i encounter modernist fine onion. Jews want big chunks of onion! :-)The other thing i dont grasp about this recipe is the "pool" (i suppose you mean by that some kind of serving dish?) of honey at serving? How does that "pair" with nova onion dill pepper?

Carole

Absolutely delicious! We've used creme fraiche instead of sour cream--just as good.

Zora

This is just fried matzo. Well, not just - it's delicious. Many Jewish families make it at Passover and everyone does it their own way -and serve it for dinner not just breakfast.

Marilyn

I've been making variations of this for years--for breakfast, lunch, or dinner--and it's delicious! Adapt as you see fit for your own tastes and depending on what's in the fridge. My preferences: no need for extra salt in the eggs (or sprinkle a bit on top after cooking if you like), add the salmon near the end (as cj noted), and I skip the honey and sour cream to let the triple threat of onion, salmon, and dill shine (put the honey and sour cream on the table as options so folks can choose).

Ingelise

Don’t cook the lox, add when serving.

Ted Elkind

Chopped half a shallot and sliced the other half vs. the onion. Wife doesn't like onion "strings", and I think a whole red onion would be upset the balance of the dish. The rest of the recipe is perfect. The sour cream and honey are must haves. We have fresh dill in our herb garden and a small amount really adds nicely to the dish. Matzo Brie on steroids, loved it!

No Dairy Deb, Seattle

Delicious! I made it as written, using olive oil, one light and one dark honey for flavor flair and scaling down for one serving, with two small exceptions: didn’t have red onion so used yellow, and plain unsweetened almond milk yogurt instead of sour cream. Adapting for dairy intolerance and COVID-19 limited trips to the store. Stay safe, friends!

joansey

Wow, this is great prepared just as written. The honey is a delightful surprise with the other ingredients. My husband wants it again next week.

Eyton Shalom, M.S., L.Ac.

Melissa, I am glad you had this dream, but I grew up in the 50's eating Lox, Onion, and Egg matah brei. This dish is more authentic with wider cut onion; never at Ratner's on 2nd ave. or at Savta's did i encounter modernist fine onion. Jews want big chunks of onion! :-)The other thing i dont grasp about this recipe is the "pool" (i suppose you mean by that some kind of serving dish?) of honey at serving? How does that "pair" with nova onion dill pepper?

R.R.

I used the salt called for in the recipe and needed to add more salt and pepper at the table. I added the lox off heat at the end of cooking so that it would just warm through and not cook.

Zora

This is just fried matzo. Well, not just - it's delicious. Many Jewish families make it at Passover and everyone does it their own way -and serve it for dinner not just breakfast.

Carole

Absolutely delicious! We've used creme fraiche instead of sour cream--just as good.

D.F. Kingston

A glowing recommendation from my seven-year-old: "This tastes better than it looks."

Naomi

Lox/smoke salmon is so salty. Suggest not adding any extra salt, which will get it down to (gulp) about 700-750 mg sodium per serving.

Richard Krain

Consider adding the lox or smoked salmon to the frying onions before you add the egg and matzoh mixture. This gives the lox better texture and brings out the cooked flavor.

cj

You want to add the salmon right at the end just to warm it through and incorporate it's flavor. Adding it with the onions will severely overcook this delicate already smoked protein

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Matzo, Lox, Eggs and Onions Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What does brei mean? ›

: a finely and uniformly divided tissue suspension used especially in metabolic experimentation.

What to eat with matzos? ›

Because matzo is just a cracker, or a really thin and crunchy piece of bread, the limits of what you can do with it are bound only by your imagination. On its own, it's a great accompaniment for hummus, peanut butter, French onion dip, guacamole, egg salad, runny cheese, or anything else smeared or spread.

What is the German word for brei? ›

[brai] masculine noun Word forms: Brei(e)s genitive , Breie plural. mush, paste, goo (inf); (für Kinder, Kranke) mash (Brit), mush (esp US), semi-solid food; (= Haferbrei) porridge; (= Grießbrei) semolina; (= Reisbrei) rice pudding; (= Papierbrei) pulp.

Can you wet matzah? ›

A reading of the tractate Pesahim from the Babylonian Talmud (c. 500) makes it clear that in Talmudic times, matzo soaked in water was permitted during Passover; the Ashkenazi rabbi and exegete, Rashi (c. 1100), also indicates that this was unobjectionable (Berachot 38b).

What is the difference between matzo and matzah? ›

Matzo reflects common Ashkenazi pronunciation (which dominated in English speaking countries in past centuries) but is not entirely accurate since it drops the “h” from the end. Matzah, on the other hand, retains the “h” and can be read accurately and easily by both Ashkenazim and Sephardim.

Is matzo better for you than bread? ›

Because plain matzah contains virtually nothing other than flour, it's preferable in some respects to breads that are laden with high fructose corn syrup and preservatives, or even those with oil and honey. In its simplicity, if eaten sparingly, matzah is probably one of the purest packaged foods available.

When should I stop eating matzah? ›

Matzah: It is customary to avoid eating Matzah from thirty days before Passover1. Learning the Laws: Starting from the day of Purim (which is thirty days before Passover), one should start teaching and learning the laws of the holiday.

Is matzah hard on the stomach? ›

Another consequence of overconsumption of matza is gastrointestinal issues such as bloating, gas, and stomach cramps. Given its carbohydrate density, matza can also lead to other unpleasant symptoms such as acid reflux, especially for those who are prone to flair-ups.

Why do we have 3 matzos? ›

The matzot are symbolic of the three castes of Jews: Priests, Levites and Israelites; all of whom were liberated from Egyptian bondage. They also commemorate the three measures of fine flour that Abraham told Sarah to bake into matzah when they were visited by the three angels.

What does the Yiddish word Brei mean? ›

And here's a fun fact: In modern Yiddish, brei means to fry. However you like it, Matzah Brei isn't just for Passover; it's a quick and easy dish that you can nosh on all year round, for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Is matzo a Hebrew word? ›

It's sometimes spelled matzoh or matzah, from the Hebrew matztzah, "unleavened bread," or literally, "juiceless."

What nationality is matzo? ›

Matzah, matzo, or maẓẓah (Hebrew: מַצָּה, romanized: maṣṣā, pl. : matzot or Ashk. matzos) is an unleavened flatbread that is part of Jewish cuisine and forms an integral element of the Passover festival, during which chametz (leaven and five grains that, per Jewish law, are self-leavening) is forbidden.

What is a brei in English speech impediment? ›

A guttural 'r' in speech (as in French), common especially in the Malmesbury district of the Western Cape. Note: The normal South African English pronunciation is /breɪ/; /bʁeɪ/ is used in imitation of the sound made by those who brei.

What is the meaning of Brie? ›

ˈbrē : a soft surface-ripened cheese with a whitish rind and a pale yellow interior.

Is matzah brei kosher for Passover? ›

Matzah brei is commonly eaten as a breakfast food during Passover by Ashkenazi Jews. However, Hasidic Jews do not eat matzah brei or other cooked matzah dishes (such as matzah balls) during Passover due to the stringency against eating gebrochts, matzah that has come into contact with fluids.

How many calories are in matzo brei? ›

181 Calories

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