Gefilte Fish questions.. Please help!

Active Poster Joined: Sep 16 2008 Posts: 77

I have never made gefilte fish. I know what you're thinking - What kind of Jew are you!? Well, I'm working on myself, I'm making it this Shabbos!

I have a couple questions..

1. My friend gave me a recipe.. Slice gefilte fish, dip in mayo, dip in breadcrumbs and bake. Has anyone made this? How is it?

2. With a recipe like this, can I make it Thursday night for Shabbos lunch?

Thanks!

Your friend's recipe sounds good.

Do you want a classic boiled recipe?
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Silver Member Joined: May 07 2009 Posts: 591

I never made a recipe like that but I can't think of a single reason why you can't make it Thursday for Shabbos lunch. No matter what you're going to have to store it in the fridge for at least a day anyway.

There are much simpler ways to cook a loaf of fish though. Are you interested in recipes?

Executive Member Joined: Jun 26 2009 Posts: 435

can you post a classic boiled recipe for some reason my Gefilte Fish never comes out so good...I only use half a loaf at a time cuz its only me and DH Thanks

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Platinum Member Joined: Mar 07 2007 Posts: 10429

The #1 most important thing to do for boiled gefilte loaf is to remove the paper and drain it thoroughly in a colander as soon as the cooking time is up. Leave it in the water and it remains waterlogged and awful; leave the paper on while it drains and it will stick and tear the fish when you try to remove it.

Try different brands; they don't all taste the same and some are way better than others. It may not be your cooking but the brand you're using that makes it "not so good". I used to use Ungars, cooked it in plain water without adding anything and it was always good.

Active Poster Joined: Sep 16 2008 Posts: 77

Thanks so much!

I forgot to ask..

What sauce would you recommend for the recipe I posted? She told me something about mayo, mustard and seasoning but I don't remember it!

I also got a recipe for boiling it, but I'd love to hear what other people do.. I'm still experimenting Smile

Silver Member Joined: May 07 2009 Posts: 591

My favorite (and my easiest) method of making gefilte fish is:
let the loaf thaw just enough to remove the paper
spray a loaf pan with pam
put the fish in
sprinkle with paprika
cover the pan and bake @ 350 for about 1 1/2 hrs.
SO easy, looks pretty, tastes great!

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