Presh me Oriz Leek and Rice Bake
Presh me Oriz Leek and Rice Bake from Albania. Times were inferred from the source steps.
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- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 1 hr 12 min
- Total
- 1 hr 27 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price

About
Cooking Fry the leeks in a small dash of olive oil for a few minutes until they start to brown. Add the onions and mince and fry until everything is browned. Ensure you keep stirring to prevent the leeks catching and burning. Add the rice and stir together for a few minutes ensuring the rice is well blended and coated in any juices.
Ingredients
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Cooking Fry the leeks in a small dash of olive oil for a few minutes until they start to brown. Add the onions and mince and fry until everything is browned.
Step 2
Ensure you keep stirring to prevent the leeks catching and burning. Add the rice and stir together for a few minutes ensuring the rice is well blended and coated in any juices.
Step 3
Add the lamb stock, salt and pepper. Give it a good stir and leave it to come to the boil.
Step 4
Leave to boil for 2 minutes. Baking Pour the mixture into a large baking tray, place on the bottom self of a preheated oven at 180 degrees.
2 minStep 5
Leave to bake for up to 1 hour. The dish is ready when all the liquid is evaporated and the rice is soft.
60 minStep 6
Serving Once cooked turn off the oven and keeping the door open leave the leek and rice bake to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
10 min
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Substitutions
beef → tofu
Marinated tofu or mushrooms can take the savoury role. Label the plate as a vegetarian adaptation.
onion → shallot
Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
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Editorial history has not been written for this imported dish.
Inspired by
Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
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How long does Presh me Oriz Leek and Rice Bake take?
1 hr 27 min all in — 15 min prep, 1 hr 12 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Baking tray, Frying pan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at to taste.
What can I use instead?
beef → tofu. Marinated tofu or mushrooms can take the savoury role. Label the plate as a vegetarian adaptation. onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

