How to prepare leeks


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.
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Last modified on: October 13th 2010
You will need:
  • 1 leek 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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Stage 1 - 1 min.
How to prepare leeks
Place leek in front of you.

Stage 2 - 1 min.
How to prepare leeks
Cut off roots.

Stage 3 - 1 min.
How to prepare leeks
Trim off ends of leaves, leaving about 4 cm or 2 inches of green.

Stage 4 - 3 min.
How to prepare leeks
Remove outer leaves, usually dry or wilted, by pulling downwards.

Stage 5 - 2 min.
How to prepare leeks
Split the top in two lengthways, starting at 7-8 cm or 3 inches from bottom (white).

Stage 6 - 2 min.
How to prepare leeks
Turn and cut again, so that the top part is split into four.

Stage 7
How to prepare leeks
The top of the leek will now be like a tassle, making cleaning easier.

Stage 8 - 15 min.
How to prepare leeks
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.
How to prepare leeks
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 recipe4 RDI=2 %20 RDI=2 %080 RDI=4 %350 RDI: 4 %
Per 100 g2 RDI=1 %7 RDI=1 %040 RDI=2 %160 RDI: 2 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
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