World Flavors Cookbook

Aliter Porros (Braised Leeks with Cumin)

Name: Aliter Porros (Braised Leeks with Cumin)
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Ancient World
Ingredients: leeks, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, garum (fish sauce), vinegar, olive oil, white wine, black pepper

Leeks braised in oil and wine, dressed with cumin, coriander, garum, and vinegar — a simple everyday Roman vegetable preparation from Apicius.

Cuisine: Ancient World

Ingredients

leeks, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, garum (fish sauce), vinegar, olive oil, white wine, black pepper

Instructions

Clean leeks. Cut into lengths. Braise in olive oil and white wine covered for 15 minutes until tender. Make dressing: crush cumin and coriander. Mix with fish sauce and a splash of vinegar. Pour over cooked leeks. Finish with olive oil and black pepper.