matzah ball
Definition
Noun: A small, round dumpling made primarily from matzo meal (finely ground unleavened bread), eggs, water, and fat. It is a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish food, typically served in chicken soup.
Usage
The term "matzah ball" refers specifically to the dumpling itself. It is almost always used in the context of being an ingredient or component served within a broth, most famously chicken soup. * The chicken soup was delicious, especially with a fluffy matzah ball in it. * How many matzah balls would you like in your bowl? * Her matzah balls are always light and never sink to the bottom of the pot.
Advanced Usage
- "Sinker" vs. "Floater": In informal discussion, a dense, heavy matzah ball is sometimes humorously called a "sinker," while a light, airy one is called a "floater," describing their behavior in the soup.
- I prefer floaters; my grandmother's recipe always produces sinkers.
Variants and Related Words
- Matzo ball: An alternative, equally common spelling.
- Kneidel (plural: kneidlach): The Yiddish word for dumpling, often used interchangeably with "matzah ball."
- Matzo meal: The key ingredient, made from ground matzo.
- Chicken soup: The soup most commonly associated with serving matzah balls.
Synonyms
- Dumpling: The general category of food. ("Matzah ball" is a specific type of dumpling.)
Related Phrases
- Matzah ball soup: The complete dish of broth served with matzah balls.
- There's nothing more comforting than a bowl of matzah ball soup when you're sick.
Noun
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a Jewish dumpling made of matzo meal; usually served in soup
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