Leek and Ginger Matzo Balls in Lemongrass Consommé

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Ingredients in this Recipe

  • 1 1 inch long piece fresh ginger, peeled, halved
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
  • 1 6 to 7 inch piece large leek (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup unsalted matzo meal
  • 1 tablespoon (or more) fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 large white onion
  • 1/3 cup chicken fat (reserved from consommé or purchased), melted, cooled
  • 2 3 3/4 to 4 pound chickens, quartered
  • 2 celery stalks, cut into 3 inch pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled, halved
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth or club soda
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 whole lemongrass stalks, halved lengthwise, cut into 3 inch pieces
  • Chopped fresh chives
  • Peel of 1 large lime, cut off in strips with vegetable peeler
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

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