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Macedonian Leek Fritters - Prassokeftedes
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Serving Size : 20 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : LowCal (Less than 300 cals) LowerCarbs
LowFat (Less than 20%) Veggie
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 large waxy potatoes -- peeled and sliced or cubed
salt -- to taste
2 pounds leeks -- white and tender green parts, halved lengthwise, washed well and thinly sliced
2 large eggs -- lightly beaten
1/2 cup bread crumbs -- from stale bread
freshly ground black pepper -- to taste
1 teaspoon dried Greek oregano
To fry: -- olive or other vegetable oil
Place the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover by 2-inches. Salt the water lightly. Bring to a boil and simmer the potatoes until soft, 12 to 13 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, place the leeks in a steamer basket inside a pot with about 2 inches of boiling water. Cover and steam for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
Preheat the oven to 200F. Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Mix in the leeks. Add the eggs, bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon salt, the pepper, and the oregano and mix well.
Heat about 1-inch of the olive or other oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Drop in about 2 tablespoons of the leek-potato mixture for each kefte and flatten each one with the back of the spoon to form a patty. Do this in batches. Fry on one side until golden, about 3 minutes, then flip to fry on the other side. Remove and drain on paper towels. Place the cooked leek fritters in the oven to keep them warm and continue with the remaining batter, replenishing the oil as needed. Serve warm.
Makes 20 fritters.
AuthorNote: Leek fritters make either a delicious meze or vegetarian main course. Serve with Macedonian Garlic Sauce (skordalia).
Cuisine:
"Greek"
Source:
"The Glorious Foods of Greece by Diane Kochilas, 2001"
S(Formatted by Chupa Babi):
"Oct 2011"
Yield:
"20 fritters"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 40 Calories; 1g Fat (15.9% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 21mg Cholesterol; 35mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fat.
Nutr. Assoc. : 4608 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
