Leeks in Olive Oil

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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
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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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