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Leeks with meat
One of those comforting home-cooked meals that never goes out of style. Simple ingredients, rich flavors, and even better with warm pita bread and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
15 min prep
30 min cook
Elements
- 4 leeks (كراث/براصيا), chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 300 g boiled beef shank (لحمة موزات) cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp seven spices
- Salt to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Pita bread
Alchemy
- Wash the leeks thoroughly, separating the layers well, as dirt can hide inside.
- To prepare the beef, boil beef shank with water, an onion, a cinnamon stick, bay leaves, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, and salt until tender, then set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan and cook the carrots for 3–4 minutes.
- Add the boiled beef cubes, seven spices, salt, and the chopped leeks.
- Gently flip the pan instead of stirring to keep the leeks intact, and cook until tender.
- Serve warm with pita bread and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon.
