Praz s Oriz (Bulgarian Leek and Rice Stew)
Soft leeks and rice simmered in a paprika and tomato oil, finished with lemon. Simple, cheap and very comforting.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.60 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 307kcal
- 46.1gcarbs
- 7.7gof which sugars
- 11gfat
- 3.2gsaturates
- 5.9gprotein
- 5.3gfibre
- 1.5gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rinse the rice in a sieve under cold water until it runs mostly clear.
- 2
Heat the oil in a wide, lidded pan on a medium heat. Cook the leeks and carrot for 8 minutes, stirring, until the leeks soften.
8 min - 3
Stir in the tomato purée and paprika and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the rice, hot water, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, then cover and cook on a low heat for 18 minutes, until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
18 min - 5
Take off the heat, squeeze over the lemon juice and leave, covered, for 5 minutes.
5 min - 6
Scatter with parsley and serve warm or at room temperature.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
