Passover Chremslach
Passover Chremslach might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 24 servings with 48 calories, 1g of protein, and 2g of fat each. Head to the store and pick up rind of lemon, currants, apricots, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.
Instructions
Mix together the matzahs, currants, almonds, apricots, egg yolks, matzah meal, sugar, lemon rind, and lemon juice.
Beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold into the matzah mixture, adding matzah meal to make the mixture hold together.
Using an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat about 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees. Drop the mixture by tablespoons and brown a few minutes on each side until they are crisp. Cook only about three at a time.
Serve at room temperature or crisped up in the oven. The fritters are especially delicious with stewed prunes with orange juice as an accompaniment, if desired.
Note: You can make these in the morning, drain on paper, leave out all day, and crisp in the oven just before serving.
Reprinted with permission from Jewish Cooking in America by Joan Nathan. © 1998 Knopf