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Leek and Ginger Matzo Balls in Lemongrass Consommé
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Leek and Ginger Matzo Balls in Lemongrass Consommé

18 ingredients Makes 6 servings openrecipes
Leek and Ginger Matzo Balls in Lemongrass Consommé
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

557
Calories
42g
Protein
23g
Fat
49g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 15 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Vegetable 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Leek 1 medium (89g) 54
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Celery Stalks 1 stalk (40g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Lemongrass 1 tbsp (6g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Chives 1 tbsp (3g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 3 3/4- to 4-pound chickens, quartered
  • 4 whole lemongrass stalks, halved lengthwise, cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 2 celery stalks, cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled, halved
  • Peel of 1 large lime, cut off in strips with vegetable peeler
  • 1/2 large white onion
  • 1 6- to 7-inch piece large leek (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise
  • 1 1-inch-long piece fresh ginger, peeled, halved
  • 1 tablespoon (or more) fresh lemon juice
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped leek (white and pale green parts only)
  • 1/3 cup chicken fat (reserved from consommé or purchased), melted, cooled
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth or club soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup unsalted matzo meal
  • Chopped fresh chives

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By epicurious · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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