Aromatic Braised Leeks In Red Wine - Greek Recipe - Recipezazz.com

Name: Aromatic Braised Leeks In Red Wine - Greek Recipe - Recipezazz.com
Ingredients: 3 to 4 pounds leeks (12 baby leeks or 6 thick leeks); 1 tablespoon coriander seed (lightly crushed); cinnamon stick (2 inch piece); 1/2 cup olive oil; 3 fresh bay leaves (or dried bay leaves, if you can find fresh, it is preferred); orange rind (2 strips pared rind, being careful to remove the white pith as it adds bitterness); oregano sprigs (5 to 6 fresh or dried); 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 2/3 cup red wine (fruity); 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar (or sherry vinegar); 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh oregano or marjoram; Sea salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Coriander seeds and oregano give a delicate flavour to this dish of braised leeks. Serve it as part of a mixed meze or as a partner to bake white fish.

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Ingredients

3 to 4 pounds leeks (12 baby leeks or 6 thick leeks)
1 tablespoon coriander seed (lightly crushed)
cinnamon stick (2 inch piece)
1/2 cup olive oil
3 fresh bay leaves (or dried bay leaves, if you can find fresh, it is preferred)
orange rind (2 strips pared rind, being careful to remove the white pith as it adds bitterness)
oregano sprigs (5 to 6 fresh or dried)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2/3 cup red wine (fruity)
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar (or sherry vinegar)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh oregano or marjoram
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste