Fried Cucumbers With Leeks
At a Glance
- Total
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4.00 serving(s)
Categories
- Side Dish
- Sautéed
Dietary
- Vegetarian
Allergens
- Milk
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 4. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Fried Cucumbers With Leeks brings together 2 medium cucumbers, 4 cups leeks, julienned, 2 tablespoons olive oil in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 50 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 4 servings.
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Equipment
Paper towels, large non-stick frying pan
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 4 cups leeks, julienned
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Thinly slice the cucumbers and layer on paper towles to absorb the moisture, allow to drain for at least 30 minutes.
Trim off the root end of the leeks and discard; juliienne the white part of the leeks only, discarding the dark green tops; Rinse the leeks in cold water and drain very well.
Heat a large non-stick frying pan and add oil, butter, and cucumbers; Saute over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, tossing ALL the time.
Brown the cucumbers and add the leeks and parsley, saute for 2 to 3 minutes more, until the leeks collapse, add salt and pepper to taste, serve.
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