These little treats are part of the culinary heritage of the Jewish community of Algiers and Batna, passed down from generation to generation. With their soft texture and delicious syrup, they embody all the comfort of home cooking. Let yourself be tempted by this traditional recipe that my mother lovingly bequeathed to us—a true ode to the deliciousness of Passover.
Practical information
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Estimated calories: approximately 180 kcal per sphere
Estimated average price: approximately 35 ₪ for the recipe
Ingredients
- 75 g of matzo powder
- 6 eggs
- The juice of an orange
- 250 g of sugar
- Frying oil
- Salt
Preparation steps
- In a bowl, beat the eggs by hand until they become frothy.
- Gradually add the matzo powder, stirring well to avoid lumps.
- Pour in the fresh orange juice and a pinch of salt, then mix until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous paste.
- In a saucepan, mix 500 ml of water with 250 g of sugar and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Let the syrup cook until it has reduced by half, which will give it a nice consistency.
- Heat the frying oil over medium-high heat in a pan.
- Using a tablespoon, form small balls of dough and gently drop them into the hot oil. Fry them until golden brown.
- Retrieve the fried spheres with a slotted spoon and immediately immerse them in the hot syrup.
- Let the spheres soak in the syrup for a few moments, then remove them to serve.
To ensure your spheres are nice and soft inside, dip them in the still-warm syrup as soon as they come out of the oil — that's the secret to their creaminess! You can enjoy them warm or cold, according to your preference.
A cup corresponds to 250 ml when I mention "cup" in my recipes. Here are two tables that will help you with your conversions if you don't have a cup!
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