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Braised Leeks

Braised Leeks

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Turkish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 125 kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 Leeks
  • 3 Carrots
  • 2 tbsp Short-grain rice
  • 2 White sugar cubes
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 300 ml Freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 150 ml Freshly squeezed mandarin juice
  • 50 ml Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Wash the leeks and cut them into 2-inch diagonal slices. Place them in a large and slightly deep saucepan.

  2. Wash and peel the carrots and cut them into diagonal slices about 1/3 inch thick. And then place them in the saucepan with the leeks.

  3. Place the olive oil in the saucepan and then add the carrots and saute for 3-4 minutes. Then add the leeks and saute 3 minutes more.

  4. After carrots and leeks are softened; add the rice and saute for about 3 minutes.

  5. Add the freshly squeezed mandarin juice, freshly squeezed orange juice, salt, and 2 sugar cubes to the saucepan and bring the heat to the medium level. Close the lid and let them cook 20 minutes more after it boiled.

  6. After the dish is cooked, let it cool down at room temperature.

  7. Serve.