Ingredients
- 1 cup (120 g) einkorn flour (or stale crumbled bread) Warm water to cover3 beaten eggs (150 g) 2 Tbsp (30 g) olive oil or melted butter 1/2 cup (50 g) chopped parsley, scallions, and greens Pinch of salt1 scant tsp (3 g) fresh grated ginger to tasteRich soup broth
Directions
- Soak the einkorn flour or stale bread pieces in warm water for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Fold in the beaten eggs, oil, chopped greens, salt, and ginger.
- Gently shape into walnut-size balls so they just hold together.
- Simmer in rich soup broth at medium-low heat for at least half an hour.
If there is leftover bread, this delicious recipe for knaidel dumplings will give stale bread new life. Keep your hands wet when forming the balls.
Nana’s Matzah Ball Soup Variation: Soak crumbled einkorn matzah in bubbly seltzer instead of water. Add a tablespoon of olive oil. Add a teaspoon of freshly grated ginger, dash of nutmeg, and diced greens. Serve in rich broth garnished with parsley.
Reprinted with Permission from Restoring Heritage Grains by Eli Rogosa and Published by Chelsea Green.
Restoring Heritage Grains: The Culture, Biodiversity, Resilience, and Cuisine of Ancient (Chelsea Green, 2016) by Eli Rogosa, explores ancient wheat and how it is used today. Find out why it is important to restore this ancient wheat and the advantages it can provide. Learn of the different types of grains found around the world that make up this collection of grains. Find this excerpt in Chapter 5, “A Taste of History.”
