Egyptian leek
Vegetables
Refrigerator
Egyptian leek is also known as kurrat. It is an ancient variety of leek grown mainly in the Middle East. It is probably an ancestor of the familiar leek. Unlike common leeks, this plant is grown for its leaves. The leaf looks like the green part of the leek. This leek also has an onion and garlic-like taste and smell.
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Preparation & storage
Storage
Store the leaves in the fridge. You can keep them there for a few days.
Prepare
Wash the leaves and cut them into strips. You can also eat the short shaft, if it comes with it. Cut off the lower part (roots) of the shaft. Then cut the shaft into rings.
Storage times
Refrigerator: 2-3 days
Preparation time
Roasting: 3 - 4 minutes
Cooking: approx. 10 minutes
Cleaning Egyptian leeks
See preparing.
Information
Portion size
Cultivation
Tip
Egyptian leek flavour
Recipes with Egyptian leek
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Leek soup with fish
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Nutritional values
These nutritional values apply to the unprocessed product. View all for the full set of values and preparation methods.
View all| Type | Per 100gr |
|---|---|
| Energy | 92 kj (22 kcal) |
| Fat total | 0.5 gr |
| of which saturated | 0 gr |
| of which unsaturated | 0.5 gr |
| Carbohydrates | 2.1 gr |
| of which sugars | 1.5 gr |
| Dietary fibre | 2.3 gr |
| Protein | 1.1 gr |
| Salt | 0.01 mg |
| Retinol act. equivalent | 27 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03 mg |
| Nicotinic acid | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Folate equivalents | 40.6 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.8 mg |
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