Years ago I tried making my own and, what can I say, it was not very good. Perhaps it was because I was a novice cook and should just try again. But after I discovered the frozen loaves there didn’t seem to be much point. This is the basic version; the kitchen smells great while these cook.
2 frozen gefilte fish loaves,
1 onion, sliced,
2 whole carrots
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
Remove label from frozen loaves but leave in paper wrapper. Place in a pot and cover with water. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 1 hour. Cool, remove from plastic wrap and store in liquid in refrigerator. Slice before serving.
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Actually, making gefilte fish from scratch is not difficult at all. I’ve been doing it since I got married, almost 47 years ago. All you need is a fish store which will grind the fish for you, an electric mixer and a few simple ingredients. My fish is sweet and spicy, as per my grandmother’s and mother’s instructions. It’s so good that people who normally won’t touch gefilte fish can’t get enough or it. Anyone who wants the recipe can have it.
recipe please!!!
I’d like the gefilte fish recipe offered by Chumi on February 2, 2011 at 2:13 pm
I’ll request it.
I’d love the ‘gefilte fish from scratch’ recipe that Chumi mentioned, as well! I’ve been looking for a good recipe for years!
Excellent recipe. But I boiled the water and vegetables before putting in the frozen loaf. I tried it with A&B gefilte fish. (I find them the best)I tried your recipe with the regular style and with the salmon loaf. I love the twist of the oregano. I personally add black peppercorns. delicious.
To get the real original gefilte flavor I find the less you put in the better.
To the water add: sugar, salt, pepper, fresh onion, carrot, celery.
My brand of choice is the Benz’s Gefilte Fish, I find it has the best flavor and texture and the least filler.
everything as others but leave fish in paper wrapper then 45 minutes in microwave at lowest setting, take off paper, cool, slice fish, interleave with carrots, surround with onions, pour on a little juice, all done and delicious.