Coriander Leeks
Makes 4 Cups
1 Leek or 8 baby leeks (trimmed)
1 Tbsp coriander seeds (crushed)
1-2 Cloves garlic (crushed)
2 Tbsp White wine
3 Tbsp Passata – pureed tinned tomatoes
1 tsp Sugar
1 Bay leaf
½ tsp Dried thyme
1 tsp Chilli sauce
Salt & pepper
2 tsp Lemon juice and zest
½ Red pepper or red chilli (finely chopped)
¼ Cup fresh coriander
METHOD
- Wash leeks very well then slice large leeks into rounds
- Put crushed seeds into a heavy based pan to toast
- When fragrant add garlic and small amount of water
- Sauté until garlic is soft
- Add wine, passata, sugar, dried herbs and chilli sauce, salt and pepper
- Bring to rapid boil – add 1 cup water and leeks and lemon zest
- Turn heat down and simmer for 15 minutes until soft
- Add lemon juice, red pepper and coriander
- Serve hot or cold
