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JOAN NATHAN'S MATZO CHREMSEL



Joan Nathan's Matzo Chremsel image

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 12 to 15 chremsel

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 plain unsalted matzos, broken into bite-size pieces, soaked in cold water for 1 minute and gently squeezed dry
2 tablespoons dried currants
2 tablespoons almonds, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons dried apricots or prunes, coarsely chopped
3 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup matzo meal
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar, more for sprinkling if desired
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Vegetable oil (kosher for Passover), for frying
Confectioners' sugar (kosher for Passover), for sprinkling if desired.

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the matzo, currants, almonds, apricots, egg yolks, matzo meal, salt, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest and juice. Mix lightly and set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, mix egg whites just until stiff peaks form; do not overbeat. Fold into the matzo mixture. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  • Set aside a plate lined with paper towels. Fill a wok or sauté pan with 2 inches vegetable oil. Place over medium-high heat and bring to 375 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Working in batches, carefully spoon the batter, one heaping tablespoon at a time, into the hot oil, without crowding the pan. Fry until golden and crisp, 30 seconds to 1 minute a side. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Serve warm, if possible, sprinkled with the granulated sugar or confectioners' sugar. If desired, chremsel may be reheated in a 350-degree oven just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 117, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 57 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MATZO KRIMSEL



Matzo Krimsel image

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     appetizer, dessert

Time 20m

Yield About 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 matzos
Dash of salt
2 tablespoons chopped almonds
2 tablespoons raisins
3 large eggs, separated
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup matzo meal
Vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Soak matzos in lukewarm water for a minute or two, and squeeze very dry. Crumble matzos into a bowl and stir in salt, almonds, raisins, egg yolks, 1/3 cup sugar, juice and grated zest of the lemon, cinnamon and matzo meal.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff, and fold into the matzo mixture. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Heat about 2 inches of oil in a medium pot over medium heat to about 375 degrees. Carefully place a heaping tablespoon of mixture at a time into oil, turning after about a minute. After a minute, when golden brown on each side, remove and drain. Sprinkle with the additional sugar, and serve with stewed dried plums and apricots.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 70, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 16 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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