Prassorizo (Greek Leek Risotto) – Recipe Wise

Ingredients

• 6 large leeks , cleaned and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces , washed well to remove all grit ( this will be about 6-7 cups of sliced leek )
• 1 large red onion , minced
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup olive oil ( we use more olive oil in Greece than what you 're probably used to )
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup arborio rice ( suitable for risotto ) or 1 cup carnarola rice ( suitable for risotto )
• 4 1/2 cups boiling water or 4 1/2 cups hot stock
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh dill
• 1/2 lemon , juice and zest of
• freshly-grated parmesan cheese
• freshly-cracked black pepper