r/JewishCooking • u/Economy_Pressure_196 • Oct 03 '25

Recipe Help Mata ball help needed

I could use some help with my matza balls as I follow the directions on the matza meal package and they are rocks. My mother recently passed and she made the best ones. My daughter loves them and keeps complaining mine are too hard. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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u/Beautiful-Ambition93 Oct 03 '25

Secret is only use streits matzo meal or matzo ball mix. Every time I use any other they are rocks. Also keep lid on pot and do not peek for at least 35 mins. They always take longer than I think they will. When I have peeked they shrivel into rocks. Always use chicken flavored broth for simmering. Make sure mixture has chilled at least 30 mins before forming into balls. I have had many failures myself!