Potato-Leek Matzo Balls
- 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only; from 4 large)
- 1 1/2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
- 2 cups matzo meal
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon salt
- Steam potatoes until very tender, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer potatoes to large bowl and mash well.
- Combine 2 cups leeks and broth in heavy medium saucepan; bring to boil over medium-high heat.
- Cover and cook until leeks are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Uncover and boil until mixture is reduced to scant 1 1/4 cups, about 7 minutes.
- Transfer to processor and blend until smooth.
- Add to mashed potatoes.
- Add matzo meal, oil, and pepper and blend very well.
- Using electric mixer, beat eggs, and salt in medium bowl until thick, about 8 minutes.
- Fold egg mixture into potato mixture in 3 additions; fold in remaining 2 cups leeks.
- Brush 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish generously with olive oil.
- Bring large pot of salted water to boil.
- Using wet hands, form 1 rounded tablespoon potato mixture into ball; place on sheet of moistened foil.
- Make about 17 more and drop into water.
- Cover tightly, reduce heat to medium and boil until matzo balls are cooked through and tender, about 35 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer matzo balls to prepared dish.
- Refill water in pot if necessary, add more salt and return to boil.
- Repeat with remaining potato mixture.
- (Can be made 2 days ahead.
- Cool slightly, cover with foil and chill.
- Steam 10 minutes or bake covered in 350F oven 25 minutes to rewarm.)
russet potatoes, leeks, chicken broth, matzo meal, olive oil, ground black pepper, eggs, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/potato-leek-matzo-balls-106428 (may not work)