Matzah ball is a traditional Jewish food that is typically eaten during Passover. It is also known as matzo ball, knaidlach or kneidlach, and is made from a combination of matzah meal, eggs, oil, and water. Matzah ball is commonly served in chicken soup, but it can also be eaten on its own as a snack.
The matzah ball is a versatile food and has synonyms in different cultures. In Yiddish, it is called knaidels or knaidlach. In German, it is known as knödel or knödeln. In Hungary, it is referred to as galuska or gomboc. In Poland, it is called klopsik or klopsiki. In these cultures, the matzah ball has different variations, but it still remains a tasty ball of matzah meal.