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
1 leek - Total weight: 220 grams
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, covered by a plastic film.
| Preparation | Resting | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 15 min. | 15 min. | 30 min. |
At what time?
- When will I finish if I start the recipe at a certain time?
When should I start for the recipe to be ready at a certain time?
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.
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
- For : 0.46 €
Source
Home made.More recipes?
This recipe uses (among others) | Leek: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Sautéed green vegetables, Leek and Mimolette tart, Vol-au-vent, Leek and potato soup, Filo leeks and cheese tart, ... All |
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