Leeks Braised in Lemon Butter Sauce

👨‍🍳 Method

1. 1
   Cut the leek into long strips, rinse and pat dry.

   KnifeCutting board
2. 2
   Heat the butter in a large pan over medium heat.

   ⚙ Pan-fryingStoveFrying pan
3. 3
   Add the garlic and fry about 1 minute, until fragrant.

   ⚙ Adding to the hot fat and fryingStove

   💡Add by cooking time: what needs long (onion, carrot, meat) goes in first, and what burns fast (garlic, dry spices) goes in last, only until fragrant.
4. 4
   Add the leek and cook 5 minutes, stirring, until it starts to soften.

   Stove
5. 5
   Add the stock, lemon juice and thyme, cover and cook over low heat 15 minutes, until it is tender.

   StoveLid

   💡A tight lid and low heat: the vegetable cooks in the steam of the little liquid and softens evenly, without burning or falling apart.
6. 6
   Uncover and cook another 5 minutes without the lid, until the sauce reduces.

   Stove
7. 7
   Season the leek with salt and black pepper.