TURKISH LEEKS IN OLIVE OIL

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From "The Complete Book of Turkish Cooking". The author suggests serving this dish cold with lemon juice.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Rice

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs leeks
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 small carrots, halved and sliced
2 tablespoons uncooked rice
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Trim leeks and remove a few of the outer layers.
  • Slice 3/4" thick, discard tough green leaves.
  • Wash leeks well in several changes of water.
  • In a heavy skillet, heat olive oil.
  • Stir in leeks and carrots.
  • Cover and cook very gently (low heat) for 30 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally.
  • Blend in the remaining ingredients in order.
  • Cover and simmer for another 30 minutes, checking the liquid and adding more water, if necessary.
  • When fully cooked, it should be very moist but not watery.

Shucaby Qamar
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I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The leeks were perfectly cooked and the olive oil added a nice richness.


Md Fakhrul islam
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The leeks are cooked to perfection and the olive oil adds a lovely flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamel Horsey
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I love this dish! The leeks are so tender and the flavor is incredible. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Nigel Bennett
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This is a simple but delicious dish. The leeks are cooked to perfection and the olive oil adds a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


mryeeter kid
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I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The leeks were perfectly cooked and the olive oil added a nice richness.


Agg Hff9
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The leeks are cooked to perfection and the olive oil adds a lovely flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Praise Nengi
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I love this dish! The leeks are so tender and the flavor is incredible. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Adyam 27
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This is a simple but delicious dish. The leeks are cooked to perfection and the olive oil adds a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Nundinee Hurryman
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. The leeks are always tender and flavorful, and the olive oil adds a nice richness.


Amin shah
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This is a great recipe! I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The leeks were perfectly cooked and the olive oil added a lovely flavor.


Baten Vai
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The leeks were so tender and the flavor was incredible.


Shafaq Butt
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This dish was amazing! The leeks were cooked to perfection and the olive oil added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


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