Matzo "Salad"

10 matzos
4 tbsp chicken fat
1 red pepper -- finely diced
1 cucumber -- finely diced
2 tsp capers -- optional
1 bunch chives -- finely chopped
salt and pepper -- to taste

Run a rolling pin over matzos to break up into small pieces no larger than 1/4". Cook over medium-high head in a dry saute pan or toast in a 300F oven for 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Heat the chicken fat in a saucepan and add cucumbers and peppers. Cook 1 min over medium heat. Turn off the heat and add capers, if using, and chives. Toss in a mixing bowl with the toasted matzo. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.

NOTES : From _The Jewish Holiday Kitchen_ by Joan Nathan. Schocken Books, New York: 1988.

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