LEEKS IN YOGHURT SAUCE

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A versatile dish suitable for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Serve as a side dish with fish or chicken or tossed through pasta with some mozzarella or blue cheese.

Provided by David GM

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 small leeks, cleaned
3/4 pint water
1 large lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon salt
12 black peppercorns
12 fennel seeds
6 coriander seeds
6 sprigs fresh parsley
2 shallots, sliced
8 fluid ounces natural yoghurt
3 egg yolks
2 teaspoons lemon juice
salt and pepper
Dijon mustard
fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring the water to the boil and add the lemon juice, spices, herbs and shallots. Cook for 10 minutes to make a vegetable stock.
  • Place leeks in a frying pan and cover with the vegetable stock. Simmer, covered for 10-15 minutes until leeks are soft. Leave to cool.
  • Beat the yoghurt, egg yolks and lemon juice together and place over a pan of gently simmering water. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 15 minutes until thickened. Season with salt, pepper and mustard.
  • Drain the leeks and cut into 2 or 3 diagonal pieces. Arrange in a serving dish, spoon over the yoghurt sauce and sprinkle with parsley.
  • Allow to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.5, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 149.4, Sodium 654, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 10.2, Protein 6.9

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