Ingredients for Leek and Ginger Matzo Balls in Lemongrass Consommé

• 2 (3 3/4–4-pound) chickens, quartered

• 4 whole lemongrass stalks, halved lengthwise, cut into 3-inch pieces

• 2 celery stalks, cut into 3-inch pieces

• 2 garlic cloves, peeled, halved

• Peel of 1 large lime, cut off in strips with vegetable peeler

• 1/2 large white onion

• 1 6- to 7-inch piece large leek (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise

• 1 1-inch-long piece fresh ginger, peeled, halved

• 1 cucchiaio (o più) di succo di limone fresco

• 4 uova grandi

• 80ml finely chopped leek (white and pale green parts only)

• 80ml chicken fat (reserved from consommé or purchased), melted, cooled

• 2 tablespoons chicken broth or club soda

• 1 1/2 cucchiaini di sale kosher grosso

• 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger

• Un pizzico di pepe nero macinato fresco

• 1 cup unsalted matzo meal

• Erba cipollina fresca tritata

Place chicken in extra-large pot. Add next 7 ingredients, then enough cold water to cover (about 4325ml ). Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer soup 2 hours, skimming impurities from surface. Let stand 30 minutes. Strain consommé into large saucepan. Boil until reduced to 1925ml , if necessary. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled (fat will form solid layer on top).

Whisk 4 eggs in medium bowl. Mix in leek, chicken fat, broth, coarse salt, ginger, and pepper. Stir in matzo meal. Cover; chill at least 4 hours.

Using wet hands, shape generous 2 tablespoons matzo mixture into balls. Place on sheet of foil. Bring large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Drop in matzo balls; cover pot. Reduce heat to low; simmer until matzo balls are cooked through, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer matzo balls in single layer to shallow dish. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

Rewarm consommé. Add more lemon juice by teaspoonfuls, if desired. Add matzo balls; simmer to reheat, 5 to 10 minutes. Divide matzo balls and consommé among 6 bowls. Garnish with chopped chives.

A fragrant white wine would be great with the consommé. We like the Yarden 2007 Gewürztraminer, a kosher wine made in Israel ($18).

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