Fried Matzo
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic or garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups canola oil, for frying
- 10 to 15 whole matzos
- In a small bowl, combine salt, sugar, celery seed, garlic, turmeric, cayenne and black pepper.
- Mix well.
- Place a 14-inch or larger skillet over medium-high heat, and add oil.
- Heat oil to 350 degrees.
- Set aside a baking sheet or plate lined with paper towels.
- Using tongs, place a whole matzo into the oil, pressing down gently until well submerged.
- Fry for 20 to 30 seconds, then transfer matzo from the oil to paper towels to drain.
- The matzo will crisp and change to light golden brown after it is removed from the oil; adjust cooking time as needed.
- Sprinkle the top of each warm matzo with about a teaspoon of spice mix.
- Serve immediately, or cover with a kitchen towel and set aside in a warm place for up to several hours.
salt, sugar, celery, garlic, turmeric, cayenne, black pepper, canola oil, matzos
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013556 (may not work)