In this traditional Algerian Passover dish, a simple matzo meal batter is fried until golden before soaking up a sweet, citrusy syrup.

Sferies (Matzo Meal Donuts)
- Cooking and Prep: 35 m
- Serves: 6
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Contains:
Ingredients (10)
Sferies
Syrup
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Prepare the Sferies
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Beat eggs with sugar. Stir in matzo meal and water and mix until well combined.
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Heat the oil. Scoop about a tablespoon of batter with one spoon, and use a second spoon to push it into the oil. If the oil is hot enough, the donut will come to the surface.
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Fry until golden brown, flipping to cook evenly. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Prepare the Syrup
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In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the lemon zest, cook for two minutes, then add the sugar and stir to dissolve.
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Add orange zest to the saucepan. Squeeze the lemon and orange juices into the mixture. Add orange blossom water. Cook until thickened, about 20 minutes.
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Soak sferies in the syrup for a few minutes. They should be spongy, soft, and juicy.
About
This recipe originally appeared in Frequence Juive magazine.