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               PRASSA ME DOMATA (LEEKS STEWED WITH TOMATOES)
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Ethnic                           Vegetables
                 Vegetarian                       Soups/Stews
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2                    Bunches leeks
    1       c            Canned tomatoes or tom.juice
    1       c            Stock or broth
    1                    Onion -- chopped
    1                    Celery stalk -- chopped
    1       sm           Bunch parsley -- chopped
    1       pn           Dried thyme or oregano
    3       tb           Butter or oil
                         Salt & freshly ground pepper
    2       tb           Lemon juice
 
   Cut off the stem ends and green parts of leeks, then
   wash thoroughly and cut into 1-inch slices.  Soak in
   hot water for 5 to 10 minutes, then drain and discard
   the water.  In a non-aluminum pan, combine with the
   tomatoes or tomato juice, stock or broth, onion,
   celery, parsley, thyme or oregano, 3 tablespoons
   butter or oil, and salt and pepper.  Simmer until
   tender (approximately 20 minutes), adding the lemon
   juice during the last 5 minutes.  Serve warm or cold.
   
   From: “The Food of Greece” by Vilma Liacouras
   Chantiles, Avenel Books, New York. Typed for you by
   Karen Mintzias
  
 
 
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