Dos beste milkhiks in di nayn tog, is dokh a shtikl fleysh
Bernstein, 22254, p.159
POTATO BILKALEKH
     
  • 12 medium potatoes 
  • 4 eggs 
  • 1/2 cup matzo meal 
  • 2 tbs. vegetable oil 
  • 2 onions 
  • parsley, dill, spices, salt, and  pepper  to taste 
 
 
Peel, slice and boil potatoes until soft (about 20 minutes). Mash with sautéed onions, eggs, and matzo meal. Add finely chopped parsley and dill, spices, salt, and  pepper. Mix well. When ready to shape, wet hands and take a handful of potato mixture. Mold into oval shape. Place on greased cookie sheet. Repeat until all potato mixture is used up. Brush each bilka with the reserved whipped egg whites. Bake in a 350 degree oven until golden brown all over. 
 
Background:  Grapes by Alexander Vaisman
 
© Shura Vaisman, 1997
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Family Recipes  -  Shtetl kitchen
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