Presh me Oriz (Albanian Leek and Rice Bake)

Ingredients

• 1 1/8 lbleeks, sliced
• olive oil, a small dash for frying
• 14 ozlamb mince
• 1onion, diced
• 7 ozrice, long-grain or basmati
• 1 quartlamb stock
• salt
• black pepper

Method

1. 1

   Fry the leeks in a small dash of olive oil for a few minutes until they start to brown.

2. 2

   Add the onion and lamb mince and continue frying until everything is browned, stirring frequently.

3. 3

   Add the rice and stir for a few minutes until it is well coated in the juices.

4. 4

   Add the lamb stock, salt and pepper. Stir well and bring to the boil. Boil for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour the mixture into a large baking tray. Place on the bottom shelf of a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for up to 1 hour, until all the liquid is evaporated and the rice is soft.

6. 6

   Turn off the oven and, with the door slightly open, leave the bake to cool for 10 minutes before serving.