1 | Place leek in front of you. | ![How to prepare leeks : etape 25 How to prepare leeks : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/148-1.webp) |
2 | Cut off roots. | ![How to prepare leeks : etape 25 How to prepare leeks : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/148-2.webp) |
3 | Trim off ends of leaves, leaving about 4 cm or 2 inches of green. | ![How to prepare leeks : etape 25 How to prepare leeks : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/148-3.webp) |
4 | Remove outer leaves, usually dry or wilted, by pulling downwards. | ![How to prepare leeks : etape 25 How to prepare leeks : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/148-4.webp) |
5 | Split the top in two lengthways, starting at 7-8 cm or 3 inches from bottom (white). | ![How to prepare leeks : etape 25 How to prepare leeks : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/148-5.webp) |
6 | Turn and cut again, so that the top part is split into four. | ![How to prepare leeks : etape 25 How to prepare leeks : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/148-6.webp) |
7 | The top of the leek will now be like a tassle, making cleaning easier. | ![How to prepare leeks : etape 25 How to prepare leeks : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/148-7.webp) |
8 | As with all muddy vegetables, leeks should be soaked for 15 minutes in warm water, so that all the particles of earth are loosened and leeks can be cleaned easily. | ![How to prepare leeks : etape 25 How to prepare leeks : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/148-8.webp) |
9 | Once chopped, leek is now ready for use in your recipe. | ![How to prepare leeks : etape 25 How to prepare leeks : etape 25](/images/recettes/viandes/121-2.webp) |
10 | You can also watch how to do it in this short video. | ![Click to watch the video Click to watch the video](/images/clic-video-en.webp) |