White Curry with Leeks
This leek recipe is inspired by a popular Sri Lankan dish, which can also be prepared with the sweet, aromatic White Curry. Use both the whites and greens of the leeks.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp fenugreek
- 1 tsp fennel seed
- 1 tsp coriander seed
- 10 curry leaves
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 Tbsp ginger
- Fresh green chile to taste
- 4 Tbsp coconut oil
- 3 cups coconut milk
- 1 stalk lemongrass or lemon zest
- 6 cups leeks, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
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1
Grind spices and place in a food processor with garlic, ginger and chile. Purée. Add a little water or coconut milk if needed.
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2
Heat a large pot on medium-high. Add oil and curry paste and sauté until fragrant and cooked, about 3-5 minutes. Add coconut milk and lemongrass and bring to a boil.
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3
Add leeks to the curry. Salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables are to your liking, firm or tender, between 10-20 minutes.
A variation of the Vegetable Gulaï from The Spice Trekkers Cook at Home
