Matzah egg roll
A matzah egg roll is a creative culinary adaptation for Passover, utilizing matzah as a substitute for traditional egg roll wrappers. This dish involves softening matzah sheets, filling them with various ingredients, rolling them into the shape of egg rolls, and frying until golden brown. It offers a fusion of traditional Jewish Passover elements with the flavors and presentation of classic egg rolls.
Preparation
The preparation of matzah egg rolls includes several key steps:
- Softening the matzah: Matzah sheets are briefly moistened with water to make them pliable for rolling.
- Preparing the filling: Common fillings include a mixture of sautéed vegetables such as cabbage, carrots, and onions, often seasoned with garlic, ginger, and kosher-for-Passover soy sauce. Some variations incorporate mashed potatoes combined with roasted garlic and spices.
- Assembling the egg rolls: A portion of the filling is placed on the softened matzah sheet, which is then rolled tightly to encase the filling.
- Dipping in egg wash: The rolled matzah is dipped into beaten eggs to help achieve a crisp texture upon frying.
- Frying: The egg rolls are fried in oil until they attain a golden brown color.{{Cite web |title=Pesach Egg Rolls |url=https://israelforever.org/israel/cooking/passover_egg_rolls/ |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=Israel Forever Foundation |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Matzah Egg Rolls |url=https://www.copymethat.com/r/PMKlsVlrS/matzah-egg-rolls/ |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=Copy Me That}}
Variations
Matzah egg rolls can be customized with a variety of fillings to suit different tastes:
- Savory: In addition to the traditional vegetable fillings, some recipes include ground meat or a combination of mashed potatoes and herbs or with cheese.{{Cite web |title=An Individual sized portion of Megina in a Roll for Passover |url=https://www.theglobaljewishkitchen.com/2011/04/07/passover-individual-rolled-megina/ |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=www.theglobaljewishkitchen.com}}{{Cite web |date=2009-04-10 |title=פינוק לפסח: אגרול מצה במילוי גבינה |url=https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-3698863,00.html |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=ynet |language=he}}
- Sweet: For a dessert variation, fillings such as bananas with chocolate spread or a mix of fruits and nuts can be used.{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Huppit Bartov |date=2016-04-08 |title=Matzah Eggrolls – Discovering Freedom in a Journey to the Promised Land…of Food |url=https://www.afooda.com/matzah-eggrolls-journey-freedom-promise-landof-food/ |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=afooda |language=en-US}}
Serving suggestions
Matzah egg rolls are typically served warm and can be accompanied by kosher-for-Passover dipping sauces, such as sweet chili sauce or a homemade fruit-based sauce. They make for a versatile appetizer or side dish during Passover meals.