Chenagi (chicken and walnut appetizer)

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Dwigans fwds07a -- nathan
And goldman
1smallChicken -- cut into six
Pieces
Simmered until tender in
3cupsSalted water
4largesEggs separated
1teaspoonConfectioners sugar
1cupFinely chopped walnuts
1tablespoonFnely chopped chives or
Shallots
¼teaspoonRosemary
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper

Directions

Let the chicken cool slightly, reserving the liquid. Bone and skin the chicken and shred the meat into small pieces. Set aside. beat the egg whites with the confectioners sugar until stiff. then using the same beaters, beat the yolks until foamy. Into the whites fold the yollks, walnuts, shallots or chives, chenagi is more liquid than solid so it is best served in small bowls.

Recipe By : "The Flavor of Jerusalem" by Nathan and Goldman