Prasa (leek) patties for Passover Recipe
Ingredients
- 700 grams leek, white and green parts
- 1/2 cup olive oil for frying the leek
- 1 cup matzo meal
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- matzo-based bread crumbs or matzo meal for coating the patties — about 1 cup if not more
- more oil for pan frying
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 717g | |
| Calories 1397 | |
| Calories from Fat 1120 | 80% |
| Total Fat 126.45g | 158% |
| Saturated Fat 20.5g | 82% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 744mg | 248% |
| Sodium 2641mg | 110% |
| Potassium 805mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 45.62g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.8g | 19% |
| Sugars 13.37g | 9% |
| Protein 26.88g | 43% |
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