At the word “onion” it is unlikely that various culinary delicacies come to mind first. Most likely, there is a sharp and pungent taste, as well as a rather specific smell. But in vain, because it is from this vegetable that a great many unusually tasty, original, and, most importantly, healthy dishes are obtained. Especially many cooking methods have been invented in order to best serve leeks to the table. Recipes can vary among themselves by the number of ingredients, a set of spices and the time it takes to create a culinary masterpiece. However, they are invariably united by this nutritious and dietary product. So how is leek?
Cuisines of different nations offer various options for using leek as the main component, as well as a pleasant addition that will spicyly emphasize the central note of taste. There are many ways to convey in the finished dish the original taste and benefits of this variety of hot vegetable. In the Greek menu quite often there is fried leek, the recipes for which do not require the presence of exotic products.
So, the fried leek is on your table, and how to cook it properly.
For this light and at the same time satisfying delicacy you will need:
- leeks in the amount of 6 average thickness of the stems;
- 1 small cup of any coarse flour;
- half a standard can of light beer of medium strength;
- oil for frying onions;
- spices to taste (usually salt and crushed black pepper are used).
From beer and flour it is necessary to prepare a mixture into which you can then dip the onions, previously cut into rings about half a centimeter thick. Before that, season them properly with the selected set of spices. Then put the onion rings in a well-heated and oiled pan and fry on both sides until soft. You should start with a medium-power fire, gradually adding it in the process. After all the actions, excess oil is removed with paper napkins, on which ready-made pieces of onion are laid out. The dish is served hot.
A variety of first courses become no less palatable and spectacular, if leek is added to them. Recipes for preparing several light and quick soups on the hand are presented below.
German leek and cheese soup. Essential Ingredients:
- water of 2 liters;
- 3 medium-sized potatoes;
- a quarter kilogram of ground beef;
- 1 stalk of fresh leek;
- 200 grams of any cheese (processed);
- a small amount of oil to fry the minced meat;
- salt and pepper to taste.
First, simmer the minced meat until cooked. Then pour water into the pan, add minced meat and diced potatoes. The next step will be the addition of chopped onion and cheese. The soup is stirred until it becomes completely homogeneous, after which it boils for several minutes over low heat. Readiness is checked by the softness of potatoes. In addition to all the listed ingredients, you can add fresh or canned mushrooms (for example, champignons) or beans in the dish. Taste from this will in no way suffer, but will only acquire originality.
It is also worth adding to the note for those who follow the harmony of their figure. This vegetable is incredibly good in salads, which in addition to the lack of extra calories will supplement the diet with necessary vitamins, because they are often not enough when observing the diet. Try to diversify your daily diet and add to it such an unusual product as leek. Recipes for cooking vegetables are now available almost everywhere, so please guests and relatives with a new and original dish with his participation will not be a problem.