A piece of cinnamon stick may be placed in the apple mix on the Seder plate to symbolize the straw they had to collect to make the bricks. Traditionally grated by hand by the man of the house till he sheds a tear. This makes up for the ones shed by the wife during the year. Peel off outer brown skin. The root is usually dry so mix in a little water and vinegar to make a thick sauce.
Some recipes call for the addition of some sugar.
You can do this to take a little of the kick out of the horseradish, some roots will make you choke. Add matzo meal and stir thoroughly. Refrigerate at least one hour. Cook 20 minutes. Therefore, allow for this when calculating how much soup you will need for your guests.