FRESH SPINACH WITH LEEKS IN PERNOD
Pernod is the brand name of the licorice- flavored French liqueur pastis. You will find it under either of these names, as well as Ricard. It has been used as an ingredient in aperitiefs and in cooking for over 200 years! This is a fantastically easy as well as attractive dish we really enjoy - the Pernod tempers the bitterness you sometimes have with fresh spinach. I've put in a minimal prepartion time as this will really depend on how gritty your spinach and leek are. If you've never drunk Pernod before, consider giving it a try-- I'm also posting the recipe for the drink Pernod Classique (Pastis), which is a really refreshing summer drink. Millions of Frenchman can't all be wrong . . .
Provided by FlemishMinx
Categories Spinach
Time 22m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Clean your spinach really well in a sink full of water, and remove any tough veins and stems.
- You may have to repeat the cleaning process several times to remove all the grit from the spinach.
- Remove from water, but do not dry.
- Clean the leek well in water, then chop all of the white part and any of the green part that is tender.
- This should yield between 1 1/2 to 2 cups of leek.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium heat.
- Add the spinach, leeks, and tomato.
- Cover, and cook 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Leeks should be crisp-tender at this point, and spinach wilted.
- Drain the vegetables in a colander and immediately return to the wok.
- Stir in the pernod and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook uncovered approximately 5 minutes or until the liquid has nearly all evaporated.
- Serve.
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Tary Nicole
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe.
Duncan Mwendwa
[email protected]This dish was not what I expected. It was bland and lacked flavor.
The Onee
[email protected]I found the Pernod to be a bit overpowering. I think I would use less next time.
Oussama Bouali
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste.
Billy Wafula
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to enjoy fresh spinach.
ss rana
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Mahim Hossin
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Sujan Adhikari
[email protected]I love the combination of spinach, leeks, and Pernod. It's a unique and flavorful dish.
Re Re
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
mim lamisa
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the Pernod would taste, but it was really good. It added a nice depth of flavor to the dish.
Janice Lawrence
[email protected]This is a delicious and healthy side dish. I especially love the crispy shallots.
Md Sakev
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Rajendra Mahar
[email protected]I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it. It's a great dish to serve with grilled chicken or fish.
Shahd Shareef
[email protected]This was my first time cooking with Pernod and I was really impressed. It added a subtle anise flavor that was perfect with the spinach and leeks.
Mile Stone
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great.
Imran_jutt 523
[email protected]This dish was a hit! The spinach and leeks were cooked perfectly and the Pernod added a delicious flavor.