Choose
specimens which are white and green, with no
yellowing. Smaller leeks are more tender and sweeter so choose
leeks which are around 2.5cm/1-inch in diameter
Storing:
unwashed,
packed
loosely in a plastic bag up to 2 weeks in the
refrigerator.
Serving Allowances:
½ a
medium (20cm/8" long) per person
Basic
- Preparing Leeks
Remove any damaged outer leaves. Trim the root
base and cut off up to two thirds of the dark green tops. Leeks
often contain dirt inside the layers. One way to ensure it is
all removed is to cut them in half lengthways and hold them
under cold running water whilst fanning open the layers.
Optional
Preparations/Cuts (see Main Vegetable Preparation Page for
explanations and photos)
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