Passover Chremzlach (stuffed Fritters)

Title: PASSOVER CHREMZLACH (STUFFED FRITTERS)

Categories: Jewish, Holiday, Ethnic

Yield: 24 servings

3 Matzoh crackers

2 tb Currants

2 tb Almonds,chopped

2 tb Apricots,dried,chopped

3 Eggs,separated

1/4 c Matzoh meal

1/3 c Sugar

1 Lemon rind,grated

1 tb Lemon juice

1. Soak matzoh in water to cover 3 to 5 minutes. Squeeze dry. Mix matzoh,

currants, almonds, apricots, yolks, matzoh meal, sugar, lemon rind and juice in bowl. Beat egg whites in bowl until stiff, not dry. Fold into matzoh mixture.

2. Heat 1/4 vegetable oil in electric wok or deep fryer to 375'F. Drop

mixture by measuring tablespoons into oil; cook gently 2-4 minutes, turning

when first side is golden. Drain on paper toweling. Serve at room

temperature. Or crisp: Arrange in single layer on paper-toweling-lined

350'F oven

5 minutes. --