Total Steps
5
Ingredients
8
Tools Needed
5
Ingredients
- lemon pieces(optional)
- oil for frying
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 30 gram fine matzoh meal
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 kg leeks, halved lengthwise and washed well
Instructions
1
Step 1
5-7 minutes
Steam or boil the leeks over high heat. Hold under cold water to stop the cooking.
2
Step 2
Chop the leeks finely. Press them in a clean dishtowel to remove all liquid. Put the dried chopped leeks into a large bowl.
3
Step 3
Add the beaten egg, matzoh meal, thyme, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to taste. The batter should be soft enough to drop from a spoon. If necessary, add more matzoh meal to thicken, or add water to thin.
4
Step 4
3 minutes
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium to high heat. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry for 2 minutes or until the underside is browned. Turn over and fry for 1 minute or until the other side is brown.
5
Step 5
Drain the pancakes on paper towels. Serve garnished with pieces of lemon if desired.
Tools & Equipment
large bowl
dishtowel
frying pan
spoon
paper towels