BRAZILIAN LEEKS
Leeks as a side dish. Who knew? These leeks benefit from the slow cooking to bring out their natural sugars. Don't cook them too fast or over heat them so they'll burn. Slow, gentle heat will produce soft and sweet leeks that you can twirl on your fork like spaghetti! The recipe calls for a sweet balsamic reduction. I've included the directions for that. Recipe courtesy of Eva Longoria.
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Sweet Balsamic Reduction:.
- Put the balsamic vinegar and sugar into a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a simmer and simmer until the vinegar is reduced to 3 or 4 tablespoons. It should be the consistency of warmed honey and will have a caramelized sweet-tart flavor. This takes approximately 10 minutes. (You can refrigerate and store this reduction for up to 2 weeks.).
- Leeks:.
- Trim the leeks and cut them in half lengthwise. Under running water, use your fingers to gently pull open the layers of the leeks to rinse away the sand. Shake the excess water off. Thinly slice the leeks lengthwise into long, thin strips.
- Heat the oil and butter in a large skiller over low heat. When the butter has melted, add the leeks. If you can't add all the leeks at one time, add them in batches and use tongs to turn them gently as they cook, bringing the leeks on the bottom of the pan to the top as they reduce in volume -- this will make more room.
- Once all of the leeks have been added, cook gently, stirring occasionally until they are soft enough to be twirled on a fork like spaghetti! This should take approximately 18 to 10 minutes. Add a little more butter or oil if needed.
- Serve, drizzling a little of the reduced balsamic vinegar over each portion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.7, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 25.6, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 13.5, Protein 1.5
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Rafael gamerGR1000
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Zia Shankar
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The leeks were burnt and the sauce was curdled. I don't know what I did wrong.
Prem Budhathoki
[email protected]Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe. I don't think I'll be making it again.
Brady Chatelain
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.
Riad Zarkawy
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my leeks turned out really mushy. I think I might have cooked them for too long.
Apruza Aktar
[email protected]This recipe is a good starting point, but it needs some tweaking to make it really great.
Peter Miller
[email protected]I would make this recipe again, but I would make a few changes. I would cook the leeks for a bit longer, add a bit more seasoning, and thin out the sauce a bit.
Tara Queen
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
GOogle Gaming
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too thick for my liking. I think I would try adding a bit more milk or cream next time.
Aqib Asif
[email protected]The leeks were a bit tough, even after cooking them for the recommended amount of time. I think I would try cooking them for a bit longer next time.
Emma Crawford
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more seasoning.
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[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The leeks are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!
Kyle F
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The leeks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Adrien Tyrone
[email protected]Delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Caitlyn Grant
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The leeks were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.
Nader Hany
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The leeks were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again.
Brittney Torree
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover leeks. I had some leftover from a soup I made, and I decided to try this recipe. It was so easy to make, and the results were delicious. The leeks were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and r
Tyrell Chee
[email protected]This was my first time cooking leeks, and I was really impressed. They were so easy to prepare, and the dish turned out amazing. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the leeks were cooked to perfection.
T3X hxssan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The leeks are so soft and buttery, and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend it!
Javed Solangi
[email protected]This leek recipe was a hit! The leeks were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.