Leeks with Dried Fruits in Olive Oil

(Kuru Meyveli Pırasa - Aegean Region)

~200g cleaned leeks, cut in thin slices, washed and drained
1 tbsp rice, rinsed
5-6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup water
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt
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3-4 dried apricots
3-4 prunes
1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Boil the dried fruits for about 1 minute, drain and cut in thin slices.

Cover and cook the leeks, rice, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and salt in a medium-sized pot until the leeks are soft.

Sprinkle the sliced dried fruits over the leeks. Drizzle with the olive oil. Let it cool down in the pot. Then, place on a serving platter. Serve at room temperature or chilled.