MINIATURE LEEK-CHIVE MATZO BALLS

By Grandmax4

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted margarine -- (3/4 stick)
• 1/2 cup packed finely chopped leek (white and pale green parts only) -- (buy 1 leek)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives -- (approx. 2 pkgs)
• Melt margarine in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add leek -- saute 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add chives.
• 3 eggs (or 1 more to desired texture)
• 2 tablespoons ginger ale
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup unsalted matzo meal

Preparation

Step 1

1. Beat eggs, ginger ale, salt, pepper and ginger to blend in bowl.

2. Mix in matzo meal and leek mixture.

3. Cover and chill until firm, at least 2 hours.

4. Line large baking sheet with plastic wrap. Using moistened palms, roll rounded teaspoons of matzo mixture into balls. Place on baking sheet. Chill 30 minutes.

5. Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Drop in matzo balls; cover pot. Cook matzo balls until tender and evenly coloured throughout, about 40 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer matzo balls to bowl.