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	* Exported from MasterCook * Kifte De Prasa (Turkish Leek and Beef Patties) Recipe By :"Sephardic Cooking" by Copeland Mark Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Volume 6-11 Nov 2003 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 4 large leeks -- well trimmed and rinsed to remove sand 1/2 cup water 1 pound ground beef 1/2 teaspoon salt -- or to taste 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 cup matzoh meal 2 large eggs -- beaten Oil -- for pan-frying 1/3 cup hot chicken broth 1. Cut leeks into thin slices and cook them in water in a covered pan for about 10 minutes or until soft. Do not overcook since they become mushy. Drain well and press out liquid gently. 2. Mix leeks, beef, salt, pepper, matzoh meal and eggs together. Using about 1/3 cup of mixture, shape a round patty 1/2-inch thick. Shape patties of all mixture. 3. Heat oil in a skillet and fry patties over moderate heat until done, about 3 minutes. Fry all patties in this way and set aside in pan until ready to be served. Pour hot chicken broth over the patties and cook over moderate heat until all broth has evaporated. Serve warm. Source : Sephardic Cooking" by Copeland Mark -- 600 Recipes Created in Exotic Sephardic Kitchens from Morocco to India -- C. 1992 Published by Donald I. Fine, Inc., New York, N.Y. D. Pileggi" Yield : "10 patties" NOTES : The kifte are served on Passover by both Greek and Turkish communities. As a convenience, patties are prepared in advance of dining, even several hours then reheated in hot broth. Of course, kifte may be prepare for serving at any time during year, in which bread crumbs may be used instead of matzoh meal. Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Chupa; 8 November 2003. www.fareshare.net - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 189 Calories; 13g Fat (62.9% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 76mg Cholesterol; 156mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 2 Fat.

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