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Braised Leeks

4 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Canola oil
  • 4 pounds Leeks, trimmed, washed, and quartered lengthwise
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar

Make it step by step

  1. In a medium skillet with a lid, heat theoil over medium heat. Add the leeks and chicken broth and cover. Braise for 10-15 minutes, or until the leeks are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove the lid, cand ciik for 10-12 minutes, until the broth has almost evaporated.
  2. Increase the heat to high and sprinkle the sugar over the leeks. Cook 10 minutes more, stirring frequently, until the leeks are lightly carmelized. Serve immediately.

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Adapted from Foodista by Anonymous, under CC BY 3.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.

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