Kefte di Prasa - Sephardic Veggie Leek Burgers

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Kefte di Prasa - Sephardic Veggie Leek Burgers

6 large leeks, cut in 2 " pieces

1 large boiling potato, peeled

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1/2 cup matzo meal

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

2 cups vegetable oil, for frying

 

 

 

 

 

In a large pot, boil the leeks for one hour, or until they are so soft

that they will disintegrate when squeezed. Remove from the heat and

drain in a colander. When they are cool, squeeze out all the excess

water; they must be dry.

 

In a small saucepan, boil the potato for 10 minutes, or until it is

completely soft. Drain and mash.

 

In a mixing bowl, combine the leeks, mashed potato, and garlic. Fold

in the matzo meal and season with the salt and pepper. Add the eggs

and mix.

 

Heat half the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Form the

leek mixture into patties the size of small hamburgers. If the mixture

is too moist to form into patties, add a little more matzo meal and

try again.

 

Fry the patties in batches, turning once, until golden on both sides,

about 3 minutes per side. Add more oil to the skillet as needed. Drain

the patties on paper towels and serve hot.

 

Yield: 12 patties

 

Nutritional Info Per Serving: 780 Calories; 75g Fat (84.6% calories

from fat); 5g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 62mg

Cholesterol; 393mg Sodium.

Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 2-1/2 Vegetable; 14-1/2 Fat

 

Source: " The Sephardic Table, " by Pamela Grau Twena

Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 11.12.06

 

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