Risotto with leeks the Greek way (prassorizo)

Steps

• Peel and chisel the onion
• Keep the white parts of leaks and cut their bottom parts
• Slice the leeks in fine rounds
• Heat up a casserole
• Add the onion and stir to evaporate its humidity
• Add the olive oil and stir in the onion until it becomes a bit brown
• Add the fines rounds of leaks and stir in until they separate in slices and become transparent
• Add the dill and stir a little bit
• Add the rice and stir until it becomes transparent
• Add the hot water and stir
• Add salt and pepper and stir again
• Put the lid on and cook in mild to low heat for 20’; verify from time to time that there is enough water and add some if it is needed
• Enjoy with a bit of lemon juice, feta cheese and a some bread

What’s the story behind this recipe?

This is a traditional dish in Greek cuisine. It’s called prassorizo or πρασόρυζο, the recipe here is low in fat and it uses rice for risotto (*) instead of the classic rice that we use in Greece. It’s an easy to make it and it’s ready fast :)

(*) usually you can find in store a special rice made for risotto (it’s mentioned on the package), if not you can chose other varieties of rice like arborio (more common) or carnaroli (a bit more tricky to find but better in taste).