Leeks a la Greque

Ingredients

2 – 3 leeks, white part only, cut into batons.
60ml olive oil.
30ml white wine.
30g tomato paste.
½ teaspoon white sugar.
1 bay leaf.
1 sprig thyme.
1 garlic clove, finely chopped.
6 coriander seeds, crushed.
8 black peppercorns.
Juice ½ lemon.
1 tblsp parsley, finely chopped.

Method

Combine all ingredients except leeks, lemon juice and parsley in a large frypan.
Bring to the boil, stirring.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add leeks, cover, and simmer for 20 – 30 minutes, until leeks are soft.
Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice, sprinkle with parsley.