Leekes Leeks With Walnuts Medieva
Serves:
Ingredients:
10
ea
To 12 fresh leeks
1 1/2
c
Beef broth
1/2
c
White wine
1/4
ts
Salt
1
tb
Sugar
1
c
Coarsely ground walnuts
1
ts
Vinegar
1/2
c
Walnuts; cut in quarters
Method:
Wash, trim, and coarsely chop with leeks.
Simmer slowly in broth and wine for 12 minutes, in a covered pot.
Add salt, sugar, ground nuts, and vinegar.
Simmer another 7 minutes, uncovered.
Spoon leeks into individual serving bowls.
Garnish each portion with quartered nuts.
Serve warm.
From _Fabulous Feasts - Medieval Cookery and Ceremony_ 1976, 1992 by Madeleine Pelner Cosman George Braziller, Inc.
ISBN 0-8076-0832-7 Typos by Jeff Pruett