Joan Nathans Matzo Chremsel Recipe

Name: Joan Nathans Matzo Chremsel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; ⅓ 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.

Servings: persons

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
⅓ 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.

1
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.
2
Mix lightly and set aside.
3
Using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, mix egg whites just until stiff peaks form; do not overbeat.
4
Fold into the matzo mixture.
5
Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
6
Set aside a plate lined with paper towels.
7
Fill a wok or saute pan with 2 inches vegetable oil.
8
Place over medium-high heat and bring to 375 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.
9
Working in batches, carefully spoon the batter, one heaping tablespoon at a time, into the hot oil, without crowding the pan.
10
Fry until golden and crisp, 30 seconds to 1 minute a side.
11
Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
12
Serve warm, if possible, sprinkled with the granulated sugar or confectioners sugar.
13
If desired, chremsel may be reheated in a 350-degree oven just before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Joan Nathans Matzo Chremsel falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Joan Nathans Matzo Chremsel

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