Greek Leeks and Rice – Prasorizo
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
2 main or 4 sides
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek, Vegan
Greek Leeks and Rice – Prasorizo
Description
Prasorizo combines fresh leeks and medium-grain rice in a gentle cooking process. The leeks are first boiled briefly to soften, then sautéed in olive oil over medium-low heat to release their mild onion-like flavor without browning. Chopped dill and tomato paste are stirred in to add herbal and subtle tomato notes.
Rice is incorporated and cooked in boiling water until soft, absorbing the broth and flavors while simmered covered. Salt and black pepper are added to taste. Allowing the covered pot to rest off the heat helps complete cooking and settle the dish.
The finished prasorizo offers soft leeks melded with tender rice, lightly flavored with dill and tomato paste. It is traditionally served warm with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice and freshly ground pepper, adding a bright, acidic finish that cuts through the richness of the olive oil and balances the dish’s gentle flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450 g) leek white and pale green parts only, sliced in ½ inch wide slices
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- ½ cup medium grain rice uncooked
- 1 ¼ cup water more as needed, boiling
- salt as needed
- black pepper as needed
- lemon for serving
Instructions
- Wash and slice the leeks. Place the leeks in a pot of boiling water and boil for 2-3 minutes. Strain leeks and set aside.
- In a pot or deep pan, heat the olive oil on medium low heat and add the leeks and sauté until leeks are soft (about 6-7 minutes). Note: You do not want to brown them.
- Add the dill and the tomato paste and stir a couple of times, than add the rice and about 1 ¼ cup of hot water. Add salt as needed (I added about ½ a teaspoon) and mix well.
- Cover the pot with its lid and simmer at low heat for about 20 minutes, until rice is soft. Check regularly and add additional hot water as needed. Turn off the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes with the lid on.
- Serve as a main course with a few drops of lemon juice and freshly ground pepper.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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