Keftes (Sephardic)

Keftes de prasa, Sephardic leek fritters When a guest wants something savory and crisp that is not a latke, these are the answer. Sephardic Jews in Turkey, Greece and Romania fry patties of cooked leeks bound with egg, and the result is tender, a little sweet from the leeks and very hard to stop eating. They make the easiest appetizer here because they can be fried ahead and rewarmed in the oven. A squeeze of lemon is plenty, and a yogurt and dill sauce suits a crowd that likes something to dip. Some families add ground beef, so stick to the plain leek version if vegetarians are coming.