Passover Loukamades Recipe

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Passover Loukamades
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. SYRUP:
  2. Bring sugar, water, orange juice and lemon juice to a boil in a deep saucepan.
  3. Cook over low to medium heat until the syrup is thickened and clear, about 30 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the spices.
  5. Refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours for best results.
  6. LOUKOUMADES:
  7. Combine water, oil, sugar and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  8. Add matzo meal all at one time.
  9. Beating all the while, continue to cook the dough until it pulls away from the sides of the pot and forms a large ball.
  10. Remove from heat and continue mixing for 5 to 10 minutes to help the dough to cool to lukewarm.
  11. Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
  12. Drop by heaping teaspoons into hot oil.
  13. They will submerge into the oil and then rise.
  14. Make sure that they fry on both sides and have a uniform golden color.
  15. Dip in syrup and stack on a plate in the shape of a mountain.
  16. Sprinkle with coarsely ground or chopped ( pistachio ) nuts.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 376.3 Kcal (1575 kJ)
Calories from fat 94.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.55g 16%
Cholesterol 54.56mg 18%
Sodium 22.51mg 1%
Potassium 67.03mg 1%
Total Carbs 65.2g 22%
Sugars 31.51g 126%
Dietary Fiber 41.92g 168%
Protein 2.17g 4%
Vitamin C 14.1mg 24%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 23.4mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 221.1 Kcal (926 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.2g 16%
Cholesterol 32.06mg 18%
Sodium 13.23mg 1%
Potassium 39.38mg 1%
Total Carbs 38.31g 22%
Sugars 18.51g 126%
Dietary Fiber 24.63g 168%
Protein 1.28g 4%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 24%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 13.8mg 2%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • high fiber

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