Cogy's World Famous Matzo Balls

Homemade matzo balls have never tasted better than this version made with eggs, matzo meal, chicken stock, a splash of vodka, dried basil, garlic powder, and club soda. Cooked in chicken stock, they're guaranteed comfort food.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 297 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon white pepper
• 2 quarts chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon chicken stock
• ½ cup club soda
• 1 tablespoon vodka
• 4 extra-large eggs
• 1 ¼ cups matzo meal

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until thick and light colored. Combine the matzo meal, vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon chicken stock, vodka, salt, pepper, basil, garlic powder, and club soda in a large bowl, and stir until well blended. Cover, and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.

Step 2

Pour the 2 quarts chicken stock into a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Meanwhile, form small, 1 to 2 inch diameter balls using the chilled matzo mixture. Place the balls in the chicken stock, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until matzo balls are cooked through, 45 to 60 minutes.