Pan fried pork with leek, coriander and Mizithra cheese

Pan fried pork with leek or “Prasotigania” as it is called in Greek, is an easy to prepare, delicious dish that is usually served as a meze, accompanying ouzo or wine

Serves: One small platter Preparation time: 10m Cooking time: 30m Ready in: 40m

 

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Pan fried pork with leek or “Prasotigania” as it is called in Greek, is an easy to prepare dish that is usually served as a meze, accompanying ouzo or wine
Ingredients

½ kilo pork fillets
2 leeks, white part only
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 glass of dry red wine
1 teaspoon sweet chilli flakes
60g. Mizithra cheese, coarsely grated
Salt

Preparation method

Step 1

Cut the pork fillets into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop leeks into rings. Crush the coriander seeds using a mortar.

Step 2

In a large skillet, pour a small cup of water and the leek rings. Let them boil until all the water evaporates.

Step 3

Pour the olive oil and, when the leeks begin to sizzle, add the pieces of meat, the crushed coriander seeds and the chilli flakes, without turning off the heat.

Step 4

Sauté the ingredients until brown. Add the red wine and the salt. Reduce heat, cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Uncover the pan, turn up the heat and leave until the sauce thickens.

Step 6

Serve in a large dish or small platter and sprinkle with the grated cheese.

Chef: Ilias Mamalakis
Source: Olive magazine
Photos: George Drakopoulos
Food Styling: Tina Webb