This dish is traditionally served as a side dish in Germany but it can also be served as a tapas. It was my favorite side dish when I was a child, and I would usually attack it with more vigor than the actually main dish. It is one of those things that just do not change even when you are an adult. 🙂

Sanni

Ingredients (serves 2-3):

• One large leek
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 1/2 tablespoon of flour
• Freshly ground pepper, salt
• 150 ml of vegetable broth
• 100 ml of cream
• Freshly ground nutmeg

Preparation:

1. Cut the leek into thick slices and rinse well.
2. Melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the leek for ca. 5 minutes.
3. Dust with the flour and season with pepper and a little bit of salt. Continue sautéing for 1 more minute.
4. Add the broth and the cream.
5. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes over medium heat until the leek is soft. Give it a good stir every now and then.
6. Remove the lid, if the dish is still too liquid, continue cooking without a cover to reduce the liquid, although the dish should also not become too dense.
7. Season with nutmeg and serve.