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Leek and Ginger Matzo Balls in Lemongrass Consommé Recipe

Leek and Ginger Matzo Balls in Lemongrass Consommé Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 3 3/4- to 4-lb 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 tbsp (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 consomme or purchased), melted, cooled
2 tbsp chicken broth or club soda
1 1/2 tsp coarse kosher salt
1 tsp finely grated peeled fresh ginger
pinch of freshly ground black pepper
1 cup unsalted matzo meal
chopped fresh chives

Directions:

For consommé: Place chicken in extra-large pot. Add next 7 ingredients, then enough cold water to cover (about 18 cups). Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer soup 2 hours, skimming impurities from surface. Let stand 30 minutes. Strain consommé into large saucepan. Boil until reduced to 8 cups, if necessary. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled (fat will form solid layer on top).
For matzo balls: Whisk 4 eggs in medium bowl. Mix in leek, chicken fat, broth, coarse salt, ginger, and pepper. Stir in matzo meal. Cover; chill at least 4 hours.
Using wet hands, shape generous 2 tablespoons matzo mixture into balls. Place on sheet of foil. Bring large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Drop in matzo balls; cover pot. Reduce heat to low; simmer until matzo balls are cooked through, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer matzo balls in single layer to shallow dish. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
Rewarm consommé. Add more lemon juice by teaspoonfuls, if desired. Add matzo balls; simmer to reheat, 5 to 10 minutes. Divide matzo balls and consommé among 6 bowls. Garnish with chopped chives.
What to drink: A fragrant white wine would be great with the consommé. We like the Yarden 2007 Gewürztraminer, a kosher wine made in Israel ($18).
Per serving: 261.4 kcal calories, 53.7 % calories from fat, 15.6 g fat, 5.0 g saturated fat, 156.1 mg cholesterol, 20.7 g carbohydrates, 0.8 g dietary fiber, 2.1 g total sugars, 19.9 g net carbohydrates, 10.4 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	898.83 Kcal (3763 kJ)
Calories from fat	543.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	60.37g	93%
Cholesterol	405.68mg	135%
Sodium	610.13mg	25%
Potassium	874.14mg	19%
Total Carbs	24.19g	8%
Sugars	4.78g	19%
Dietary Fiber	3.78g	15%
Protein	62.23g	124%
Vitamin C	23.5mg	39%
Iron	5.6mg	31%
Calcium	121.3mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	171.36 Kcal (717 kJ)
Calories from fat	103.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.51g	93%
Cholesterol	77.34mg	135%
Sodium	116.32mg	25%
Potassium	166.66mg	19%
Total Carbs	4.61g	8%
Sugars	0.91g	19%
Dietary Fiber	0.72g	15%
Protein	11.86g	124%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	39%
Iron	1.1mg	31%
Calcium	23.1mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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