Passover Fish Recipes

Fish Recipes for Passover

Gefilte Fish with Carrot Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 pounds Salmon Fillets
• 1 pound Halibut Fillets
• 3 Egg Whites
• 2 Eggs
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 2 Onions
• 2 Carrots
• 1 cup Matzo Meal
• Fish Stock

Instructions

• First, prepare the fish stock by gathering the fish bones, skin and heads in a piece of cheesecloth, big enough to contain the pieces. Boil them in a large stockpot. Add as much water as required to cover the cheesecloth sack.
• Now, bring the water to a boil. Remove the scum, if any and continue heating for some more time. After about an hour, remove the cheesecloth and dispose the fish remains.
• Next, tie some peppercorns, bay leaves and ginger in another piece of cheesecloth. Place the bagged seasonings and vegetables like celery stalks or parsley inside the pot containing the fish stock and boil for one more hour.
• Strain the stalk and store it for use later
• In a processor, chop the fish fillets, but make sure that you don't grind them into a paste.
• Next, shred the carrots and onions in the processor.
• In a pan, add the fish, eggs, egg whites, salt, and pepper and blend them together, using your hands until you make a fine paste.
• Add in the matzo meal, little by little and continue mixing, so that the concoction is soft, yet holds its shape.
• Make small balls out of the mixture, each around 2-inch in diameter.
• Return the stock back into the stockpot and give it a gentle simmer. Slowly place the balls in the stock and cook for around 15 to 20 minutes. Once done, take the balls carefully out of the pot and place them on a plate.
• Wrap carefully and refrigerate it for the night.
• You can serve the fish with carrot sauce and red horseradish.

Halibut in Velvet Lemon Sauce

Ingredients

• 2½ pounds of halibut (8 or 9 pieces)
• Salt and White Pepper (to taste)
• 2½ tbsp Powdered Sugar
• 1 Onion, finely sliced
• Curly Parsley (to garnish)
• Pieces of Fresh Lemon (to garnish)

Instructions

• In a large frying pan, bring the onions to a boil, by adding 2 to 3 cups of water. Add sugar, salt and pepper and continue to simmer at a low to medium heat.
• Clean the fish pieces properly and marinate with salt. Keep them aside for some time.
• Place the fish pieces inside the frying pan, cover the lid and continue the boil. Once bubbles start appearing, lower the heat and simmer gently for about 10 more minutes, partly covering the pan with a lid.
• Carefully lift the fish pieces from the pan and place in a dish or a plate. Allow cooling for some time.
• Now, for the sauce, boil the remaining of the fish poaching liquid in the pan for some time, until it has concentrated a little. Then strain the liquid, using a tea strainer and collect it in a cup or bowl.
• Whip 3 eggs properly and then add fish liquid, some lemon juice and a little potato starch cream. After all the ingredients have blended properly, cook the liquid over a low flame, until it thickens to a sauce-like consistency. This requires constant stirring, to avoid the eggs from being curdled.
• Once done, pour the sauce over the cooked fish and preserve overnight, covering with a layer of aluminum foil.
• Heat the dish the next day and serve at room temperature, garnished with lemon sections and parsley.

Indian Fast Food Nutrition

In the present times, it is the fast food craze that has created sensation all over. The fast food has occupied a demanding position in the list of top hot fad foods. People are getting lured into trying yummy fast food dishes, without possessing adequate knowledge regarding Indian fast food nutrition. Well, there is a need for bringing forward some eye opener nutrition facts about fastfood.

These days, the fast food chains are booming in number and witnessing flourishing business. Abraham Lincoln had once said, "let the people know the facts and the country will be safe". Well, it also holds true regarding the information about fast food nutritional content. The prime motive is to make the people aware of the fact and then let them take conscious decision.

Here are some facts about fast food nutrition:

• In the list of fattening dishes, Korma and Biryani are on the top.
• If a sauce solidifies in room temperature, it's an indication that it consists of high saturated fats.
• Pappadums contain relatively high calories.
• Indian curry makes use of green chilies that are rich in Vitamin C.
• All food items like Tikka dishes that are cooked in dry oven contain low fat.
• Instead of creamy pasta sauce, eating tomato sauce is a better option, as pasta sauce contain high fat content.
• Lasagna contains multiple cheese layers; therefore it is a very fatty item.
• Chips are high in fat and calories.

Well, the basic reason that can be attributed to the increasing consumption of fast food is the fact that fast food is readily available, quick to make and easy to serve. Media truly deserves the credit for the wide publicity of fast food stuff. But it is always advisable to eat healthy nutritious food that can help maintain your overall fitness.

Recommended Daily Protein Requirements

Protein is one of the most important components of every cell present in the body. A complex, high-molecular-weight organic compound, it has an unsurpassed content of amino acids. There are a number of benefits associated with proteins. Right from improving body composition and building muscle to repairing tissues and preventing bone loss, the list goes endless. Besides this, much of the fabric of our body, such as muscle, cartilage, ligaments, skin and hair, is constructed from protein molecules. We all know that a high-protein diet is essential for an individual, but the question is - how much is enough? 

An ongoing debate, experts have been studying to determine exactly how much protein does our body require? Many health organizations have conducted regular studies; so as to work out, what should be the recommended daily protein intake. The suggested requirement varies from person to person. For instance, the protein requirement for adults is different from that of young growing children. There are multiple factors, which need to be taken into consideration, while deciding the recommended daily protein intake, such as, age, sex, physique and activity level.

The human daily protein requirement is calculated on the basis of 'ideal body weight'. Based on height and gender, the ideal body weight is calculated. The daily protein requirement is calculated in terms of grams per day for every kilogram you weigh. For a person who is accustomed to sitting or taking little exercise, the recommended daily protein intake is 0.75g per kg of body weight. A person whose physical activity level is good enough and who performs exercises for about an hour or so, for them the ideal protein intake is about 1.0-1.2g of protein per kg of body weight.

In case of athletes, however, the recommended protein requirement differs. Apart from a greater lean mass and greater need for tissue repair, they burn a small amount of protein, during physical activity. As such, athletes have a higher protein requirement. For those engaged in endurance training, the protein intake should be about 1.2-1.4g of protein per kg of body weight, while for athletes, who are engaged in strength training, the daily recommended protein requirement is approximately 1.6-1.7g of protein per kg of body weight.

Antiaging Food Guidelines

Aging, an unavoidable phenomenon, is characterized by wrinkles, memory loss, declined physical capacity, mental and logical sharpness, weakening of the function of sense organs, incoming of diseases like cardiac problems, diabetes, blood pressure, arthritis, etc, gray hair and so on. Nobody wants to be old, look old, and feel old but aging is just a reality of life. However, it is impossible to stay young forever but with the help of a healthy eating and living style, we can keep hale and hearty. Changing your diet can extend your life and make you feel and look younger than your physical age. A healthy diet can help you conquer the aging process. Staying young and keeping fit does not depend on anti aging creams but other factors like nutrition and exercise plays a significant role in doing so.

Antioxidant is the main element of a youthful diet. The food rich in antioxidants protects you against several diseases. They prevent you from contracting diseases like cancer, Alzheimer's, cardiac failures and elevated blood pressure. They have the capability of retarding the aging process. Some of the most popular food items that are rich in antioxidant are berries, broccoli, spinach, green tea, garlic and tomatoes.

Given below are some anti aging nutrition tips that will give you a clear idea of what to eat

• Limit the intake of fats and sugar.
• Consume a moderate-dose multiple vitamin-and-mineral supplement on a regular basis.
• Lay emphasis on minimally processed fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, non-fat skim milk and lean meat, especially fish.
• It is advisable to take some extra antioxidants, such as 100 IU of vitamin E.
• Drink plenty of water, at least about 10-12 glasses everyday. It flushes out all the toxins from the body.
• Focus on eating complex carbohydrates, rather than going in for fast digesting carbohydrate foods like rice, wheat, bread and pasta that shoot up your blood sugar level thus making your obese.
• Avoid underground vegetables like potato, yam, and carrots that tend to cause sugar imbalance.
• Choose above ground veggies, as they have antioxidant properties.
• Prefer consuming fresh fruits, rather than opting for fruit juices, which contain high fat and sugar content.

Organic Food Facts

In spite of the increasing popularity of Organic food these days, most of the people do not have a clear idea regarding the definition of organic food. In simple words, Organic foods are those foods that are produced, processed and packaged without using chemicals. They have been accepted due to their perceived health benefits over conventional food. The organic industry is growing rapidly and has caught the attention of farmers, manufacturers and, above all, consumers. Some of the popular organic food items include organic tea, organic coffee, organic wine, organic meat, organic beef, organic milk, organic honey, organic vegetables, organic fruits, organic rice, organic corn, organic herbs, organic essential oils, organic coconut oil and organic olive oil.

Organic foods protect from heart disease and cancer, as they contain Phenolic compounds. Organic food ensures high food quality, which other conventional foods cannot give. Organic food is natural and fresh, and thus, it is tasty. Many people prefer to grow organic food in their home gardens, because it costs about 20% more than the conventional food. Organic gardening uses organic seeds, organic fertilizers, compost, organic root stimulators, and organic pest control. It has been claimed by health experts that organic food is more nutritious. Some of the features that can be associated with organic food are quality, good taste, proper selection of crop varieties etc.

Advantages of Organic food

• Organically grown foods are natural, without any sprayed chemical.
• Organically grown foods are nutritious and full of taste although they may not look as colorful and well presented as shop produce.
• Organic foods put less burden on environment. Growing foods organically can protect the topsoil from erosion and is a great way of getting closer to nature.

Tips for Organic Food Customers

• Search for the label / logo of the certification body that has monitored and approved the production and processing of the food item as organic.
• Keep yourself updated about the organizations that are authorized to sell organic food in your region.
• Check out the prices of different food items in different stores and buy accordingly. The price of organic food varies from 10% to even 200% depending upon the place from the shopkeeper has bought the product.