Daily Archives: January 4, 2010

Food Monday ~ Potato and Leek Bake with Coriander

Potato and Leek Bake with Coriander

Preheat oven to 200°C

  • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
  • 1oz butter
  • 1lb leeks, trimmed, washed and cut into ½ inch rings
  • 2lbs of potatoes scrubbed and cut into ½ inch slices
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Put the oil and the butter in a shallow roasting tin and put it in the preheated oven to melt the butter.  Add the prepared potatoes and leeks, turning them to coat both sides with the oil and butter.  Spread into a single layer.  Crush the peppercorns and coriander seeds and mix with the sea salt. Sprinkle over the leeks and potatoes.  Cook for 45-50 minutes or until the potatoes are nicely browned.