Turkish Style Braised Leeks

Name: Turkish Style Braised Leeks
Ingredients: 2 lbs leeks, white and light green parts only (about 8 large or 10 medium); 12 cup extra virgin olive oil; 5 small carrots, peeled halved lengthwise and cut into strips about 1 inch long; 1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup water; 12 teaspoon sugar; 12 teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 dozen black olives, pitted and halved; 14 cup fresh parsley, rough chopped

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs leeks, white and light green parts only (about 8 large or 10 medium)
12 cup extra virgin olive oil
5 small carrots, peeled halved lengthwise and cut into strips about 1 inch long
1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup water
12 teaspoon sugar
12 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 dozen black olives, pitted and halved
14 cup fresh parsley, rough chopped

Directions

1

Cut the leeks crosswise into 2 inch lengths, then in half lengthwise; wash very well.
2

In a large skillet, combine leeks, oil, and carrots over medium high heat, stirring gently occasionally, until the leeks are slightly softened, about 10 minutes.
3

Add stock or water, sugar, salt and pepper to taste, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until leeks are very tender, about 30 minutes.
4

Stir in lemon juice and olives and continue to simmer, but uncovered, until liquid thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
5

Allow to cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes; stir in parsley, taste and adjust seasonings.