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Leek Bugulama
🇹🇷 Turkish Vegetarian

Leek Bugulama

🇹🇷 Turkish

Delicately steamed leek with aromatics poured over at the table — pure, clean turkish flavour. About 25 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 10 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

  • Tomato3
  • Garlic3 cloves, sliced
  • Ginger4 slices
  • Lemon1
  • Tomato Sauce2 tbsp
  • Olive Oil1 tbsp
  • Spring Onions3, shredded
  • Fresh Parsley1 handful
  • Leek3

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set up a steamer over simmering water and line the tray with the ginger slices.

  2. 2

    Lay the leek in a single layer, scatter over the garlic, and season lightly.

  3. 3

    Steam until just cooked through — translucent and silky rather than dry.

  4. 4

    Transfer to a warm plate, pour over the tomato sauce, and top with spring onions.

  5. 5

    Heat the Olive Oil until it just smokes and pour it sizzling over everything at the table.

Chef's tip

Prep everything before the heat goes on — turkish cooking moves fast once it starts.

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Watch how it's made

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