Ebru YıldırımCommis de Cuisine
02 May 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

A mildly sweet vegetable dish often served in winter, with leeks slowly cooked over low heat alongside ground meat, rice, and carrots. A squeeze of lemon balances the flavor, which is especially good when served hot.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Brown the ground meat and onion

8 min

Sauté the onion in vegetable oil until lightly golden, then add the ground meat. Cook until it releases its liquid and the liquid evaporates.

2

Add the carrot and tomato paste

5 min

Add the carrot and tomato paste and cook for a few minutes, then add the leeks to the pot.

3

Cook with the rice and water

25 min

Add the rice, salt, black pepper, and water. Cover and cook over low heat until the leeks and rice are tender.

4

Serve with lemon

2 min

Remove from the heat. Squeeze a little lemon over the dish if desired and serve hot.

Reminder

Important: Before slicing the leeks, cut them into rings and rinse them thoroughly in plenty of water to remove any dirt or sand between the leaves. After adding the rice, avoid opening and closing the lid frequently; losing steam can delay the rice cooking. A squeeze of lemon before serving lightens the dish.

#Leek dish #With ground meat #Vegetable dishes
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