Sweet Almond 'briks'
- 1 cup finely ground almonds
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- 1 egg, divided
- 1 tablespoon pareve margarine, melted
- 6 egg roll wraps
- oil (for frying)
- 2 tablespoons honey, warmed*
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Note:*may substitute 1 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- In a small bowl, combine the nuts, sugar, rose water, egg yolk and melted margarine.
- Set aside.
- Cut each egg-roll wrapper diagonally in half.
- Place 1 tablespoon of the almond mixture on the center of each triangle.
- Brush the edges with the egg white, lightly beaten.
- Cover as in a triangular turnover and press the edges to seal.
- Heat 2 cups olive or vegetable oil in a deep heavy saucepan or skillet to 375.
- Test by tossing in a small bread cube, which should brown in 60 seconds.
- Carefully slide the briks into the hot oil, two or three at a time.
- Fry the briks, turning once, 20 to 25 seconds, or until golden-brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Combine the honey and lemon juice.
- Brush over briks, or just dust with confectioners' sugar.
ground almonds, sugar, water, egg, margarine, egg roll wraps, oil, honey, lemon juice
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sweet-almond-briks-318270 (may not work)