Caramelized Leeks over Noodles
Recipe for Category Main Course Dishes
Contributed by (Recipe adapted from “Home Cooking” at http://homecooking.about.com)
Ingredients
2 medium Leeks
2 Tbs Olive oil
1/2 Tbs dark brown soft Sugar or Honey
5 oz (150 g) Noodles (of your choice)
2 heaping Tbs chopped fresh Parsley
1 tsp extra-virgin Olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Split the leeks lengthways and wash each layer thoroughly. Slice across into thin strips, including the green part. Heat the olive oil over a gentle heat. Add the leeks and toss well. Cook slowly, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until the leeks start to soften. Sprinkle over the sugar or honey. After a couple more minutes, mix well. Continue to cook for 15 to 30 minutes, until the leeks have begun to collapse into a sticky mass. Add small amounts of hot water if required to stop sticking. While the leeks are cooking, cook and drain the noodles. When the leeks are done, add the parsley, olive oil, cooked noodles and seasoning to taste. Toss well and serve.