Prasa Fuchies (Leek Patties)
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Posted by:jrt
These patties, known as Prasa Fuchies, are popular among Turkish Jews at Rosh Hashana.
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Ingredients
12 individual heads of leeks, washed and cut lengthwise
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut in half
3 large carrots, peeled and cut in half
salt and pepper to taste
4 eggs
Vegetable oil for frying
Directions
- Boil leeks, potatoes and carrots in covered sauce pan until tender.
- Drain and separate potatoes and carrots from the leeks. Squeeze out liquid from leeks as much as possible.
- Grind leeks, potatoes and carrots in until smooth and firm, not liquidy.
- Add matzah meal to firm up mixture if required (you need to be able to form the mix into patties).
- Add with salt, pepper, eggs and mix thoroughly.
- Form into patties and fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
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