STIR FRIED LEEKS WITH CEYLON CINNAMON

leeks stir fried with ceylon cinnamon
MEDIA GALLERY

How to cook Leeks can be a difficult problem. Try this absolutely lovely leek recipe with a dash of Ceylon Cinnamon, turmeric, garlic and chili flakes. Fantastic with a little rice and a nice chicken dish.

One of the nice things about leeks is that it has healthy levels of Vitamin K (for eyes) and manganese which is good for blood sugar regulation.

Prep Time : 10 Minutes
Cook Times : 5 minutes
Yield : 2-4 servings

INGREDIENTS

16 oz. leeks (63g net carbs)
1/2 tsp. Ceylon Cinnamon powder
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp chopped garlic
1/2 tsp salt
2 pieces dried chilli broken into small bits

DIRECTIONS

Cut leeks into fine slices with a sharp knife
Add 1-2 tablespoons coconut oil and heat frying pan to medium high heat. About 5 minutes to heat up. Leeks have to be cooked on high heat stirring frequently. Otherwise they become soggy.
Add the leeks to the pan, sprinkle the Cinnamon powder and turmeric and chilli flakes evenly over the leeks and start stiring every 10 seconds as you cook.
Add the 2 minute mark, isolate a bare patch on the pan, add the crushed garlic to where the coconut oil is. Let it fry for about 20 seconds. Adding the garlic to the oil instead of on the leeks make the garlic roast a little and brings out the flavour and aroma. After 20 seconds mix the garlic with the leeks, add salt to taste (1/2 tsp or little more if you wish) and continue pan frying stirring frequently for another 5 minutes.
Serve with white Basmati rice, some chicken and other vegetables.

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WHY CEYLON CINNAMON

Unlike ordinary Cassia Cinnamon you find in the stores, Ceylon Cinnamon has low Coumarin levels, so it won't damage your liver, especially if you are a regular Cinnamon tea drinker. Besides Ceylon Cinnamon is mild, yet slightly sweeter. It is not spicy like store bought Cassia Cinnamon, but has hints of cloves and citrus with wonderful subtle aroma.

Ceylon Cinnamon is subtle and adds to create a more complex flavors. You would never know there is Ceylon Cinnamon in this dish, unlike Cassia Cinnamon which tends to be harsh and immediately makes its presence felt and often ruins the recipe.