Fried Cucumbers With Leeks

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 medium cucumbers
• 4 cups leeks, julienned
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 thinly slice the cucumbers and layer on paper towles to absorb the moisture, allow to drain for at least 30 minutes.
• 2 trim off the root end of the leeks and discard; juliienne the part of the leeks only, discarding the dark green tops; rinse the leeks in cold water and drain very well.
• 3 heat a large non-stick frying pan and add oil, butter, and cucumbers; saute over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, tossing all the time.
• 4 brown the cucumbers and add the leeks and parsley, saute for 2 to 3 minutes more, until the leeks collapse, add salt and pepper to taste, serve.