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Apples in Pajamas - Israeli Pongyolas Alma

Apples in Pajamas - Israeli Pongyolas Alma comes together with Full Flavored Apples, All Purpose Flour, Salt, Eggs, and Vegetable Oil Plus Oil For Frying. Serves 6. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 4
• 2/3 cup
• 1 pinch
• 2
• 1 tbsp
• 1/3 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Peel, core and slice each apple crosswise into 6 1/2-inch-thick rounds with holes in the center.

2. 2

   Put the flour and salt into a mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Gradually whisk in the eggs, the tablespoon of vegetable oil, the milk and water.

4. 4

   Dip several apple slices in the batter.

5. 5

   If too thin, add more flour.

6. 6

   If too thick, add more water.

7. 7

   Pour about an inch of vegetable oil into a large, heavy frying pan and heat to about 375F.

8. 8

   Place the apple slices in the pan, 4 or 5 at a time, taking care not to crowd them.

9. 9

   Fry for a few minutes until the coating is crisp on one side.

10. 10

    Using tongs, turn the apples over, continuing to fry until the second side is crisp. Drain on paper towels.

11. 11

    Mix the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl and sprinkle on top of the cooked apples before serving.

12. 12

    Author: Joan Nathan - "Foods of Israel Today"

13. 13

    Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Chupa; 11 December 2007. www.fareshare.net