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Whew! the leek patties are done and just in time for our Rosh Hashanah New Year Dinner.
If you are a reader of my blog, you may have remember that my husband is from the Middle East, and that some of their Jewish holiday customs differ from those of Jews from Eastern European descent like me.
Middle Eastern Jews ( Mizrahi Jews) make a small "Seder" plate for the Rosh Hashanah dinner and use a variety of foods that take on a symbolic meaning to wish in a good new year!
Leek patties are one of those foods! They are simple to make but must be done before sundown when the holiday begins.
It is a simple recipe that requires chopping up leeks which symbolically represent that we should chop up our bad habits and make positive changes in our lifestyle. Ok, the original meaning was that our enemies should be chopped up and far away from us - but we have evolved.
There are as many variations for Sephardic Leek Patties are there are cooks. Some recipes include a potato, chopped meat, other spices, etc.; this recipe is very very simple- but still delicious and perfect for the blessing!
Ingredients:
6 medium stalks of leeks, cleaned and chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup of ground gluten free oatmeal ( or gluten free breadcrumbs)
Himalayan or sea salt and cracked pepper to taste
Directions:
Sautee the chopped onion and leeks in a large skillet until soft and set aside
( I spray with olive oil spray and then add 2 Tablespoons of olive oil)
In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs add the sauteed vegetables and mix well. Add the seasoning and GF oatmeal or GF breadcrumbs. Mix well.
Using an ice cream scoop to keep the size uniform, add 4 scoops to a greased teflon type skillet and sautee until browned on my sides. Remove from skillet and repeat until done. Should make about 13 patties.
