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Oltenian Leek Stew with Black Olives (Mâncare de Praz cu Măsline)
Signature dish of southern Romania (Oltenia): sweet tender leeks simmered in a luscious tomato sauce with black olives, thyme, and lemon.
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Ingredients
4servings
- Fresh leeks (white and pale green parts)600 g
- Black olives120 g
- Crushed tomatoes250 g
- Lemon juice25 ml
- Dried thyme3 g
- Oil35 ml
- Warm water150 ml
- Salt
Preparation Steps
1
Heat oil in a pot and gently sauté leeks for 6-8 minutes until slightly golden at edges.
8 min timer
2
Add crushed tomatoes, water, thyme, and salt. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until leeks are tender.
15 min timer
3
Add black olives and lemon juice; cook uncovered for 5-7 minutes until sauce is glossy and rich.
6 min timer
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Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Patrimoniul Culinar Tradițional Românesc / USDA Public Domain Historical Archive (National Agricultural Library (USDA))
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) • 17 U.S.C. § 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
