Happy Passover! I have been bread, pasta, and cake free for the last three days. I even passed on a basket of bread and cookies at dinner last night. Staying strong!
One of my favorite culinary Passover traditions is matzo brei: pieces of broken-up matzo mixed with eggs and fried up in oil as little cakes. I grew up eating this deliciousness on a regular basis (not just for Passover), usually on Sunday mornings, as prepared by my Dad. His matzo brei was always particularly crisp, salty, and impossible to resist.
This weekend, as a replacement for traditional Sunday crepes, I prepared a batch of Savory and Spicy Passover Matzo Brei.
Savory and Spicy Passover Matzo Brei
Ingredients
3 matzo pieces
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon garlic
powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Szechuan pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 scallions, thinly sliced
olive oil for frying
horseradish
6. Saute matzo brei about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Be sure to serve these immediately with a dollop of horseradish and sour cream. You might want to season the brei with extra salt as soon as it comes off the pan.
Do you have a favorite matzo brei recipe? Please share!
Happy Passover!
This looks way better than any matzah brei I've ever eaten!
I like your Dad's idea of matzo-brei pancakes! I usually make scrambled-style matzo brei and mix in grated cheese when it's almost ready, then top with salsa and perhaps a dollop of sour cream. Piling caramelized onions on top is another option!
I love how your religion comes to life on the plate. It's been so much fun to read about.
Just found your blog… and I LOVE IT! can't wait to start using your recipes! 🙂
Welcome! Would love to hear your feedback on the recipes. If you have any questions, comments, don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks!
Ha! I've always defined my religious affiliation as cultural/culinary 🙂
Oh I've been meaning to answer this! I am loving the idea of salsa and sour cream – and why not guacamole as well? Should make these again soon – still have matzo left 🙂
Have you made it yourself yet?