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What is Gefilte Fish?

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Many people (even Jews) ask, “What is Gefilte Fish.”  Unless you grew up eating this jewish food, you might not be inclined to pick it up off the shelf at your grocery store or supermarket.

Manischewitz Gefilte Fish in Jelled Broth 24oz (2 Pack), Packed with Protein, No Added MSG, Kosher for Passover
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Table of Contents

  • Is Gefelte Fish?
  • Gefelte Fish Definition
  • Gefelte Fish Pronunciation
  • History of Gefilte Fish
  • Gefilte Fish in a Jar
  • Is Gefilte Fish Healthy?
  • How to make Gefilte Fish
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Is Gefelte Fish?

So, is gefelte fish? Honestly, it doesn’t really look that appealing in the jars. It is usually in a jar filled with a watery, gel-like substance. It doesn’t really taste like fish, and many will say it tastes as bad as it looks.

Gefelte Fish Definition

Basically, Gefilte fish is a variety of fish and matzo meal formed into fish patties or balls.  The fish mixture can be whitefish, pike, carp, mullet, or others. More recently salmon has been added occasionally to jarred gefilte fish.

Gefelte Fish Pronunciation

I don’t know if it’s correct or not, but we pronounce gefelte fish as guh-fil-tuh fish.  Although some people say geh-fil-teh.

History of Gefilte Fish

Back in the days, poor Jewish families enjoyed Gifelte fish on Shabbat and other holidays because it was an inexpensive way of being able to eat fish.

Gefilte fish is often served on Passover seders since it usually contains matzoh meal.

Gefilte Fish in a Jar

There are a variety of brands of Gefilte Fish.  The most popular include Manischewitz Gefilte Fish and Rokeach Gefilte Fish. You can choose from a variety of fish mixes and packed either in jell or broth. It can be served on a bed of lettuce or other greens with a side of horseradish.  You can buy a jar of horseradish or make some at home.

These Jewish Fish Balls are relatively healthy, and good for you.  Here’s the label from a Manischewitz Gifelte Fish jar that is packed in broth.  One serving has 9 grams of protein and 80 calories.  And, it’s low it fat.

Gefilte Fish label - Is Gefilte Fish?

gefilte fish jar

Is Gefilte Fish Healthy?

Gefilte fish is a traditional Jewish dish that is made from ground fish. While it can be prepared in different ways, it is often served as part of the traditional Passover meal. Over the years, there has been some debate over whether or not gefilte fish is healthy.

Nutritional experts agree that gefilte fish can be a healthy option when it’s prepared using fresh ingredients and kept low in salt. The main ingredient, which is usually carp or whitefish, provides a large amount of protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, and small amounts of vitamins and minerals.

In addition, many recipes use carrots and onions to lend some extra nutritional value and flavor to the dish.

Overall, gefilte fish can be considered healthy when consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. However, store-bought varieties are often high in sodium, so it’s important to read labels carefully before buying them.

How to make Gefilte Fish

If you want to make Gefilte Fish at home here are a few traditional recipes I found. Usually ingredients include carrots, onions, pepper, salt, and eggs.
– Passover Gefilte Fish recipe – Food Network
– Classic Gefilte Fish (Pareve)

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