Miso Maple Braised Leeks with Lemon Zest - Recipe By Me

Ingredients

• 6 small leeks, trimmed, roots intact
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Flaky sea salt, to taste
• Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
• ⅓ cup light miso
• 2-3 tablespoons hot water
• 1 cup chicken stock, divided
• 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced thin
• 3 tablespoons butter
• Pinch of chili flakes, optional
• Zest of 1 lemon, for garnish