How to prepare leeks
Leeks are vegetables that are often muddy, we must be careful when washing them to remove mud that would be very unpleasant to "discover" the plate.
567 K 3.9/5 (138 reviews)
30 min.
Easy
0.50 €
4 pieces
1 IngredientLast modified on: October 13th 2010
For 4 pieces, you will need:
- 1
1 leek - Total weight: 220 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 15 min.
Resting: 15 min.
All in all: 30 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 1 min.
Place leek in front of you.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 1 min.
Cut off roots.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 1 min.
Trim off ends of leaves, leaving about 4 cm or 2 inches of green.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 3 min.
Remove outer leaves, usually dry or wilted, by pulling downwards.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 2 min.
Split the top in two lengthways, starting at 7-8 cm or 3 inches from bottom (white).
Stage 6 - ⌛ 2 min.
Turn and cut again, so that the top part is split into four.
Stage 7
The top of the leek will now be like a tassle, making cleaning easier.
Stage 8 - ⌛ 15 min.
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.
Stage 9 - ⌛ 5 min.
Once chopped, leek is now ready for use in your recipe.
Stage 10
You can also watch how to do it in this short video.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, covered by a plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 4 RDI=2 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 0 | 80 RDI=4 % | 350 RDI: 4 % |
| Per 100 g | 2 RDI=1 % | 7 RDI=1 % | 0 | 40 RDI=2 % | 160 RDI: 2 % |
| Per piece | 1 RDI=0 % | 4 RDI=0 % | 0 | 20 RDI=1 % | 90 RDI: 1 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 pieces : 0.50 €
- Per piece : 0.15 €
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