Foil Baked Leeks in Foil

4g protein · 30 min · 147 kcal

Foil Baked Leeks in Foil

This is a classic Japanese method to serve leeks. Tender and umami filled leeks with bonito flakes.

30 min2 servings147 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 leeks, white parts only (180g or about 2 heaping cups)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sake
  • 1/2 cup dried bonito flakes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 ºF.

  2. 2

    Put chopped leeks in aluminum foil with sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Fold the foil around the leeks and crimp the seams.

  4. 4

    Bake for 25 minutes, until the leeks are soft.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, mix soy sauce and sake in a small bowl and set aside.

  6. 6

    Transfer leeks to a bowl and pour soy sauce mixture.

  7. 7

    Top with dried bonito flakes and serve immediately.

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