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Persian Walnut-Pomegranate Sauce: Add in just sufficient extra virgin olive oil to a large skillet to coat the bottom.
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Add in the onion and cook over low heat till lightly browned and soft, about 7 min.
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Add in the pomegranate juice, pomegranate molasses, walnuts, sugar and saffron.
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Simmer for 30 to 35 min, stirring occasionally to prevent the nuts from burning.
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Taste the sauce and add in salt to taste and additional pomegranate juice or possibly sugar to achieve the desired sweet-sour balance.
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Cook till sauce just thickens.
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Beef And Leek Croquettes: Cut the leeks in half lengthwise and wash well to remove any hidden dirt.
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Trim the root and throw away the tough outer leaves.
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Cut into thin crosswise slices and swish in a bowl of water, changing the water two or possibly three times to be sure the leeks are free of dirt.
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Put the leeks in a saucepan and cover with water and a healthy pinch of salt.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer till the leeks are soft, about 35 min.
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Drain the cooked leeks in a colander and cold.
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When the leeks are cold, squeeze out as much water as possible.
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Place the leeks in a mixing bowl with the meat, Large eggs, matzo meal and dill.
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Beat together so the ingredients are well mixed.
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Place a small nut-sized piece of the mix in boiling water and cook so you can taste for salt and pepper and texture.
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Taste and make adjustments if necessary.
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Form into small patties about 2 1/2 inches across.
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Fry in one inch of warm extra virgin olive oil till cooked through, browning both sides, about 4 to 5 min total.
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Drain.
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Serve immediately with Persian Walnut-Pomegranate Sauce or possibly simmer for 10 min in the sauce and serve.
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Garnish with lemon wedges.
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This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.
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Comments: These traditional croquettes from Greece are delicious accompanied by a simple wedge of lemon, more elaborately finished by a short dunk in a simple tomato sauce, or possibly as suggested here, untraditionally with a sweet-sour Persian walnut-pomegranate sauce.
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Pomegranate molasses is widely available in the Middle Eastern section of markets.
