Leek Fritters

Norahs Girl's Note:

These fritters go well with a good mayo mixed with mango chutney

• Total Time: 22 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 fritter ...

• 2 leeks , split in half lengthways and well rinsed
• 2 eggs , beaten
• 1 package fine matzo meal
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• canola oil (for frying)

Directions:

1. In a large frying pan half filled with water, over high heat, boil leeks until just tender, 5-7 minutes.
2. Drain under cold running water.
3. On a chopping board, chop leeks finely.
4. Squeeze in a clean tea towel to remove any excess liquid.
5. Remove to a large bowl.
6. Stir in the beaten eggs, matzo meal, salt and pepper to taste, thyme and cinnamon until blended.
7. The batter should be soft enough to drop, add a little more matzo meal or water if necessary.
8. In a large deep frying pan, heat enough oil to cover the fritters.
9. Drop tablespoons of the mixture into the hot oil and cook until the underside is browned, 2 minutes.
10. Turn and cook until the other side is browned, 1 minute longer.
11. Drain and serve.

Reviews

[basya]

I enjoyed the spice combo so much, that I wanted to try this again this year. I used 1/4 quick cooking oats and 2 tablespoons matza meal for the dry ingredients. They came out really, really tasty this way.