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Vegetarian mains
Leeks cooked in wine with coriander seeds
A quick, elegant recipe for leeks poached in wine and olive oil. This dish makes a great side for anything fishy – from scallops to a fillet of salmon – and also for chicken. It can be eaten both warm and at room temperature.
Ingredients
- 6 leeks
- 150ml olive oil
- 50g coriander seeds
- 150ml white wine
- 150 ml water
- 3 bay leaves
Method
Prep time:
5 min
PT5M
Cooking time:
20 min
PT20M
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Step 1
Prepare the leeks and wash them well (cut off most of the green, the roots and slit them half way through), then cut each into 4 lengthways.
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Step 2
Put the leeks in a large frying pan or oven dish with the rest of the ingredients. Bring to the boil and cook without a lid, stirring carefully until the leeks are cooked and the juice is reduced. Serve hot or cold.