Leeks in Olive Oil

by @ikrecipes

A light winter olive oil dish of leeks with carrot and rice, brightened with lemon.

Ingredients

  • 4 leeks
  • 1 carrot
  • 2 tbsp rice
  • 0.33 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt (to taste)

Method

  1. Wash the leeks well and cut them into 2 cm rings; slice the carrot.
  2. Cook the carrot in the olive oil for 3 minutes, add the leeks and stir for 5 more minutes.
  3. Add the rinsed rice, sugar, salt and hot water.
  4. Cover and cook over low heat for 25 minutes; add the lemon juice.
  5. Let it cool and serve at room temperature.