Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

2 lb Leeks
1/3 c Extra virgin olive oil
2 sm Carrots, halved slced
2 tb Uncooked rice
1 1/2 ts Sugar
3/4 ts Salt
Juice of half lemon
1 1/2 c Water

Trim leeks. Remove a few of the outer layers. Slice 3/4" thick,
discard tough green leaves. Wash well in several changes of water.

In a heavy skillet, heat olive oil. Stir in leeks carrots. Cover
cook very gently for 30 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally.
Blend in the remaining ingredients in order. Cover simmer for 30
minutes, checking the liquid. Add more water if necessary. When
fully cooked, it should be very moist but not watery. Serve cold with
lemon juice.

Serve as part of a buffet including other vegetable dishes.

Ayla Esen Algar, "The Complete Book of Turkish Cooking"

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