Leeks
Latin
porros maturos fieri: pugnum salis aquam et oleum mixtum facies et ibi quoques et eximes. cum oleo liquamine mero et inferes.
English
To prepare mature leeks: make a mixture of a fistful of salt, water, and oil, cook the leeks in it, and take them out. Serve with oil, fish sauce, and neat wine.
Ingredients
- 1 leek
- Salt
- Olive oil
- Fish sauce
- White wine
Method
Trim any old leaves from the leek and clean out any dirt, then cut into thick slices. Place the leek into salted water, and a little olive oil, and boil for several minutes until cooked, then remove and strain any excess liquid. Dress with a little more olive oil, fish sauce, and white wine, then serve.