FRESH SPINACH WITH LEEKS IN PERNOD
Pernod is the brand name of the licorice- flavored French liqueur pastis. You will find it under either of these names, as well as Ricard. It has been used as an ingredient in aperitiefs and in cooking for over 200 years! This is a fantastically easy as well as attractive dish we really enjoy - the Pernod tempers the bitterness you sometimes have with fresh spinach. I've put in a minimal prepartion time as this will really depend on how gritty your spinach and leek are. If you've never drunk Pernod before, consider giving it a try-- I'm also posting the recipe for the drink Pernod Classique (Pastis), which is a really refreshing summer drink. Millions of Frenchman can't all be wrong . . .
Provided by FlemishMinx
Categories Spinach
Time 22m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Clean your spinach really well in a sink full of water, and remove any tough veins and stems.
- You may have to repeat the cleaning process several times to remove all the grit from the spinach.
- Remove from water, but do not dry.
- Clean the leek well in water, then chop all of the white part and any of the green part that is tender.
- This should yield between 1 1/2 to 2 cups of leek.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium heat.
- Add the spinach, leeks, and tomato.
- Cover, and cook 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Leeks should be crisp-tender at this point, and spinach wilted.
- Drain the vegetables in a colander and immediately return to the wok.
- Stir in the pernod and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook uncovered approximately 5 minutes or until the liquid has nearly all evaporated.
- Serve.
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Arly Vazquez
vazquez-arly@yahoo.comThis dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious.
Jameel khan Ashraf khan
k_jameel69@hotmail.co.ukThis dish is a great way to use up leftover spinach and leeks. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Raymundo Cantu
raymundocantu61@hotmail.co.ukI've never cooked with Pernod before, but I'm so glad I tried it in this recipe. It added a really unique flavor to the dish.
Warden Ramz
w_ramz75@gmail.comThis dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Jenayah Williams
jenayah_w@yahoo.comI'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The spinach and leeks were so flavorful, and the Pernod added a nice touch of sophistication.
Jose Naranjo
naranjo_j39@hotmail.comThis dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy sauce and the sweet leeks.
Ayub khawar
a.khawar16@hotmail.frI've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. They love the creamy sauce and the tender spinach and leeks.
Suraj Karmakar
suraj-k@yahoo.comThis dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious.
Rethabile Ramohanoe
rethabileramohanoe83@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of Pernod, but I actually really liked it in this dish. It added a subtle anise flavor that really complemented the spinach and leeks.
Andrei Costescu
costescu6@hotmail.comThis dish was a great way to use up some leftover spinach and leeks. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted delicious.
js jibon
jibon@hotmail.comOverall, I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.
Noah Koehn
noah.koehn@gmail.comThe Pernod flavor was a bit too strong for me. I think I would have liked it more if I had used less of it.
Namusisi Janet
janet-n@yahoo.comI found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. There were too many ingredients and steps involved.
Atinot Staman
staman_atinot@aol.comThis dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added some more salt and pepper.
Esther Nabweteme
e@gmail.comI love this recipe! The spinach and leeks are so tender and flavorful, and the Pernod adds a really nice touch. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Arshad Lali
l_a7@yahoo.comThis dish was easy to make and very delicious. The Pernod added a nice depth of flavor to the spinach and leeks. I served it with roasted chicken, and it was a perfect搭配.
Santa bahadur rai Santa bahadur ra2i
b_santa27@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out great. The spinach and leeks were tender and flavorful, and the Pernod added a nice touch of sophistication. I would definitely make this dish again.
Katherine Penn Bangura
bangura-k@yahoo.comThis was my first time cooking with Pernod, and I was pleasantly surprised. The flavor was subtle but noticeable, and it really complemented the spinach and leeks. I'll definitely be using Pernod again in future recipes.
Md Nur jaman
jamanm32@hotmail.co.ukI've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The Pernod gives it a unique flavor that everyone loves. I highly recommend it!
Rayden Seagrim
s@hotmail.frThis dish was a delight! The spinach and leeks were cooked perfectly, and the Pernod added a subtle anise flavor that really brought the dish together. I served it with grilled salmon, and it was a hit with my family.