One of the questions you’re asked regularly when you’re
expecting is whether you have any cravings. All I seem to be craving is food 24
hours a day 7 days a week! But recently I've been craving my mum’s food... that is
Turkish food. I think this is because its usually really comforting and good
for you because its heavily based on vegetables. I don’t normally cook Turkish
food since mum is in the country at the moment and I could never cook like she
does. I've started to cook more recently but no matter what you do, it never quite
tastes like mums!
Recently I tried ‘prasa’, which is leeks, stewed. Mum
explained how to do it and I found a few versions online here and here. This is
mum’s version;
2 large leeks cut into rings
4 carrots cut into half rings
3 tablespoons of uncooked rice
400ml chicken stock
1 tbsp tomato paste
Salt
Olive oil
Dash of vinegar
Saute the carrots and leeks in olive oil until almost soft,
add rice stirring occasionally for a few minutes. Add salt, stock and tomato
paste and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally, adding more water if necessary. Add vinegar just before the end. Afiyet olsun! (bon appetit in Turkish)
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