Description
Matzo Brei is a traditional Ashkenazi Passover breakfast dish featuring softened matzo fried with fluffy scrambled eggs. This warm, comforting dish is typically served with applesauce, sour cream, or maple syrup, and can be customized with optional sweet or savory additions. It’s a quick and easy kosher dairy meal, perfect for a nostalgic and satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 sheet matzo or egg matzo
- 1 tablespoon milk or water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Extras
- Applesauce
- Sour cream
- Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Apples
- Nuts
- Grated cheese (optional)
- Diced veggies (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the eggs: In a bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs with 1 tablespoon of milk or water until they become fluffy and well combined, ensuring a light texture for your Matzo Brei.
- Soften the matzo: Run one sheet of matzo under hot running water for 20 to 60 seconds, depending on the type of matzo used. Soften it just enough to be pliable but not mushy. Shake off any excess water and set aside.
- Melt butter in skillet: Place a skillet or frying pan over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter, creating a rich base for cooking the matzo and eggs.
- Cook the matzo: Break the softened matzo into small pieces and add them to the skillet. Sauté for about one minute, stirring gently to evenly coat the matzo with butter and warm it through.
- Combine eggs and matzo: Pour the whipped egg mixture over the matzo pieces in the skillet. Stir continuously with a spatula, folding the eggs and matzo together carefully to ensure even cooking without overcooking.
- Cook gently: Continue cooking over medium heat for approximately 2 minutes, flipping and stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally, sprinkle sugar now if a sweeter Matzo Brei is desired. Cook until eggs are softly set—fully cooked but not browned or dry.
- Serve immediately: Transfer the Matzo Brei to a plate and serve with sides such as applesauce, sour cream, or maple syrup. Garnish with cinnamon, nuts, or diced apples if desired, and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Do not over-soak the matzo to avoid mushiness; it should be softened but still hold some texture.
- Keep the eggs cooking gently and continuously stirred to prevent browning or overcooking, which impairs flavor.
- Customize with sweet toppings like cinnamon sugar or savory additions like grated cheese and diced vegetables for variety.
- Matzo Brei is traditionally served during Passover as a dairy meal and is kosher when prepared with kosher ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
