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The following isn't kosher for Passover like Ellen Allard's homemade ones
(see http://www.iamglutenfree.blogspot.com/ if you missed her post on
Friday), but I found a ready-made replacement for the matzohs in matzoh
brei, which I made for the first time yesterday.

 

 

This was the recipe I came up with, using Mimi Sheraton's Matzoh Brei recipe
from the New York Times Passover Cookbook as a starting point:

 

Take one package of Hol-Grain Brown Rice Crackers, put into a bowl, and
cover with very hot water for up to 30 seconds.  The idea is for the
crackers to get quite moist, but not fall apart.  (Lightly Salted Sesame is
my favorite flavor, but use one you like; there are two packages of crackers
per box.)

 

Drain and squeeze out as much water as possible.  Stir in two beaten eggs (I
used Eggbeaters instead), season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss
together gently until the cracker pieces are coated with egg.

 

Heat 2-3 tablespoons of butter or oil in a heavy frying pan over medium
heat.  Even if you use a non-stick pan as I do, some quantity of butter or
oil is necessary to give the brei the right flavor, and to get it to brown
properly.

 

Put mixture into the pan, and pat to about 1/2" thickness.  You can make one
huge brei, or several smaller, pancake-style ones.  Cook to golden brown
color, flipping the brei over once the bottom side is done.  The total
cooking time will be about 10 minutes.

 

Serve with cottage cheese or whatever strikes your fancy.  I made creamed
spinach to go with mine yesterday.  If you'd like a sweeter brei, leave out
the pepper and serve with sugar, cinnamon sugar, or jam instead.

 

The above recipe serves two people. 

 

 

Holgrain Rice Crackers are available at some health food stores, or online
through the manufacturer, Conrad Rice Mills.  This webpage will take you
right to the ordering page for the wheat-free items:

http://www.conradricemill.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/online-store/scstore/wh
eatfree.html?L+scstore+thrr8362+1184228963

If the link doesn't work for you, you can also go to the main page at:

http://www.conradricemill.com/ , click on Store, then scroll down toward the
bottom of the page to Hol-Grain Wheat-Free and Gluten-Free Products.  I have
never ordered directly from the company, but I hope that their service would
be good.  If you live in the Sacramento, California, area, Sunshine Natural
Foods in Fair Oaks carries these crackers, too.

 

I haven't tried using these crackers in other matzoh recipes, but I look
forward to exploring with them.  For those of you also seeking a matzoh
substitute, I think you may find these an acceptable option.  As far as
kosher for Passover, these aren't that, but at least they're tasty for the
times that regular rice crackers are permitted.

 

With best regards,

 

Kirsten

 

 

****

Kirsten Klinghammer

Rescue, California, USA

 


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