posted by RisaG 12-26-98 5:25 PM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Risa's Special Holiday Potato Kugel
Recipe By : Risa Golding/Pepi K. Lund
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
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5 russet potatoes -- peeled/chopped
1 leek, or 1 small onion -- chopped
1 tsp. salt -- kosher
1/4 cup matzo meal -- or more
1 egg or 1/4 cup egg substitute
3 cloves garlic -- chopped coarsely, optional
Place them in a large pot with water. Cover until ready to use.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Drain potatoes when ready to use.
Place egg, leeks or onions, garlic (if using) in bowl of large processor. Pulse to chop finely.
Add potatoes, matzo meal and salt and pulse about 8-10 times to get a good consistency. If still too many lumps of potato, then puree for a moment but watch because it can get gummy if left to puree too long.
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add canola oil (about 1/4 inch) and let it get hot but not smoking.
Pour in kugel batter and smooth it out. Let it cook until browned on the bottom, about 10-15 minutes. Then place in oven for 30-40 minutes until brown on top and kugel feels solid. Remove from oven and let sit for a little while.
To serve: Cut into 4-6 wedges (depending on how many people you have) and
place on plate with other entree items. Dollop
some sour cream (full fat, reduced fat or fat free) on top and sprinkle a little fresh dill on top.