Keftes de Prasa (Leek Patties)

Plate of keftes de prasa, or leek patties, a tradition to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and also as a sign of spring. Get this delicious holiday recipe today.

Ingredients

2.2 pounds leeks, trimmed and cleaned
1 egg
Salt
3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
Oil for frying

Directions

Put cleaned leeks in a pot of water over medium-low heat, cover and cook until soft (they should be tender when poked with a spoon). Drain the leeks and allow to cool. Squeeze out as much as liquid as possible. Put the leeks in a food processor and blend until smooth. Mix in the egg, salt, and breadcrumbs. The mixture should be quite soft but just firm enough to form into patties. Put about ½ inch oil in a pan over medium heat. Form the leek mixture into small patties and carefully drop in the oil. Fry until evenly browned and crispy on both sides. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately.