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Aliter porros II (Salad of Leeks Boiled with Juniper)
Aliter porros (Salad of Leeks Boiled with Juniper) is a traditional Ancient Roman recipe for a classic salad of boiled leeks (boiled with juiper berries) that are sliced and tossed with salad dressing. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Ancient Roman version of: Salad of Leeks Boiled with Juniper (Aliter porros).
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
25 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
Serves:
4
Rating: 
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Original Recipe
ALITER PORROS. In aqua coctos, ut supra, et inferes.
Translation
Cook the leeks with laurel berries, and otherwise treat them and serve as above (this refers to the
Boiled Leek Salad recipe).
Ingredients:
4 leeks, trimmed
4
laurel (bay) berries, crushed (or 6
juniper berries)
16 (or more) white cabbage leaves
4 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp red wine
2 tsp fish sauce (Nam Pla), or to taste
black pepper, to taste
Method:
Add the leeks and juniper berries to a pan, cover with salted water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until tender (about 20 minutes). Drain and allow to cool then slice the leeks and add to a serving bowl. Whisk the ingredients for the dressing together, add to the leeks and toss to combine. Season with black pepper and serve.
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