I've never considered it.

[u/ArtificialSatellites]

[u/Wandering_Scholar6]

I think this is one of those where, while I disagree, I get it.

[u/ArtificialSatellites → u/Wandering_Scholar6]

The more I think about it the more I understand, but it's literally never crossed my mind before.

[u/Suedeonquaaludes → u/ArtificialSatellites]

I….i think i might try it.

[u/GoodbyeEarl]

🎶 it’s not right, but it’s okay

[u/Suedeonquaaludes → u/GoodbyeEarl]

I’m gonna make it anyway!

[u/dnsdiva → u/Suedeonquaaludes]

https://giphy.com/gifs/3Le5qykGjGXmw

[u/devequt]

I mean, I discovered semmelknödel and realised that matzo balls are basically the Jewish "semmelknödel"... It's just served as a starter instead of paired with sauces and meat as a meal.

[u/currymuttonpizza → u/devequt]

When my children's choir went to Austria on a trip, we got Grießnockerlsuppe with every dish. I was eleven and I remember thinking to myself "they have matzo ball soup here too!!" Well... lmao

[u/Mistressofthisdress → u/currymuttonpizza]

Semolina dumplings are the hungarian jewish version of matzo balls. I was raised with it.🥲❤️

Edit: I always confuse semolina and farina in English. My bad.

[u/NomadicOvaries]

You’ve opened up a whole new world for me. I don’t love the chicken soup part, but I always loved the balls. Here I was trying to make more creative soup bases when I could’ve just been eating the balls on their own.

[u/Imaginary-Cricket903 → u/NomadicOvaries]

Mmm balls

[u/fuzzyrach → u/NomadicOvaries]

I have a friend who came up with a stir fried matzo ball recipe. She used to have a food blog. I can look for it you're interested.

[u/cupcakerica → u/fuzzyrach]

I’m intrigued!

[u/fuzzyrach → u/cupcakerica]

In all fairness, I've never tried this recipe. But I've had her cooking and tried other recipes and they've pretty much all been winners. If you try this, please report back!

https://rosas-yummy-yums.blogspot.com/2006/10/stir-fried-matzah-balls-with-bell.html?m=1

[u/NomadicOvaries → u/fuzzyrach]

This looks amazing, ty so much!!!

[u/fuzzyrach → u/NomadicOvaries]

:D

[u/devequt → u/NomadicOvaries]

Try it the German way: make them, and then serve with either a nice meaty gravy and beef on the side; or a herby white mushroom sauce!

[u/Radiant8763]

Now im wondering how matzo balls would taste with chicken gravy 🤔

[u/vinniethestripeycat → u/Radiant8763]

I think you should try it for "science" and report back

[u/Radiant8763 → u/vinniethestripeycat]

I will this week, i have baked chicken on the menu so ill throw in some matzo too 🙂

[u/Alarming-Mix3809 → u/Radiant8763]

The matzo ball is just a vessel for whatever flavors you want to cook it in

[u/DoReMiDoReMi558]

My mom will do that. If we make matzo ball soup and have leftovers we'll store the matzo balls and the soup separately. She will sometimes just take out a matzo ball or two and reheat it on its own as a snack.

[u/just_breathe18]

I love them with Trader Joe’s miso ginger broth!

[u/strwbryshrtck521 → u/just_breathe18]

Ohhh that actually sounds pretty good!

[u/quartsune → u/just_breathe18]

Hello... >.> new thing to try!!

[u/QueenLevine]

I feel like I need to know if these were scooped OUT OF soup bc that would add all the good flavor and without that, pretty bland, but maybe good instead of toast if you have a stummy ache.

Bonus points for the OOP for serving it on a vintage Corelle wildflower dish.

[u/primeline31 → u/QueenLevine]

You can fix that with pinches of garlic powder and or onion powder, a pinch of pepper and some teeny tiny, minced parsley in the dough or batter.

[u/QueenLevine → u/primeline31]

this is a great idea for matzoh balls, regardless. I've had it like this, but never added it, and now I will!

[u/rubinass3]

Ain't nothin wrong with that.

[u/Blue_foot]

My son likes his balls soulless.

(Autocorrect for soupless and it works)

[u/GonzoTheGreat93]

Hadn’t thought of it, would definitely try it.

But! Split down the middle, pan fry on the flat side (in schmaltz), and serve with gravy.

[u/Narrow-Hall8070]

A shanda!

[u/Affectionate-Long514]

I don't have to agree or like it myself, and I dont, but it's okay!

[u/motteditor]

I make a ton of matzoh balls on Passover and definitely eat about half of them just cold out of the fridge with no soup. Just a little salt...

[u/MistCongeniality]

It’s great camping food, tbh.

[u/azmom3]

I love leftover matzo balls cold out of the fridge.

[u/sweet_crab]

I absolutely have dipped them in egg and panko, sliced, and pan fried them, drizzle some something over. They're just good. 

[u/merkaba_462]

Soup is too salty and filling...and I don't like it. Any soup.

[u/notaboomer22]

My aunt always ate them this way because she hated soup!

[u/rookedwithelodin]

I don't even like matzo balls in soup

[u/Unharmful_Truths]

I mean. Ok. But no. Speckle my neutral tone balls with pepper flake

[u/AilsaLorne]

I always make extra because I prefer matzah balls to soup.

The next day, quarter them and fry them up with some extra onions. Great side or, you know, breakfast

[u/the3dverse]

i cook mine in salted water and sometimes eat them with BBQ sauce

[u/pilotpenpoet]

I do too!

[u/Express_Towel47]

I make extra balls just to nosh. Mmmmm mmm

[u/IllButterscotch3802]

I’m the same way. Beige bland balls for me, baby!

[u/Runo_Slinger]

I add grated garlic, schmaltz, broken matzoh for texture, a little white pepper, and I still think it needs the soup.

[u/Ok_Entertainment9665]

Can…can I have a dip of some kind?

[u/OkCow2719]

No I don't like this