INGREDIENTS
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Ingredients:
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For the matzo ball dough:
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1 1/4 cups matzo meal
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 teaspoons fine sea salt
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1/4 teaspoon finely ground cubed pepper or black pepper
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1 tablespoon nigella or black-sesame seeds
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1 large egg
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For the filling:
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1/4 pound ground chicken
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1/8 teaspoon ground fennel
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1/2 teaspoon orgeat (almond syrup), or 1 drop almond extract
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1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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For the broth:
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1/3 cup olive oil or rendered chicken schmaltz
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2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch matchsticks
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2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch matchsticks
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2 1/2 tablespoons Calvados (apple brandy)
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3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, for serving
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2 teaspoons nigella or black-sesame seeds, for garnish