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                            Leeks in Olive Oil

Recipe By     : The Complete Book of Turkish Cooking/Bobb1744
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Side Dishes                      Turkish
                Carrots                          Leeks
                Vegetables                       Ethnic

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      pounds        Leeks
     1/3  cup           Extra virgin olive oil
   2      small         Carrots -- halved & slced
   2      tablespoons   Uncooked rice
   1 1/2  teaspoons     Sugar
     3/4  teaspoon      Salt
                        Juice of half lemon
   1 1/2  cups          Water

Trim leeks.  Remove a few of the outer layers.  Slice 3/4" thick, discard
tough green leaves.  Wash well in several changes of water.

 In a heavy skillet, heat olive oil.  Stir in leeks & carrots.  Cover & cook
very gently for 30 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally.
Blend in the remaining ingredients in order.  Cover & simmer for 30 minutes,
checking the liquid.  Add more water if necessary.  When fully cooked, it
should be very moist but not watery.  Serve cold with lemon juice.

 Serve as part of a buffet including other vegetable dishes.

 Ayla Esen Algar, "The Complete Book of Turkish Cooking"

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