06 October 2008

poached leeks


These were good too. I love leeks. They have such a great mild onion flavor. But, I need to make sure to cook them a little longer next time! From Russian, German & Polish Food & Cooking.

Poached Leeks
Serves two

Ingredients
2 leeks, trimmed and sliced in half lengthwise
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup dry white wine
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
Parboil or blanch the leeks in a pan of boiling salted water for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse quickly under cold water. Gently pat dry with paper towels.

Melt the butter in a frying pan and gently cook the leeks for 1-2 minutes. Pour in the wine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer.

Cook uncovered for 5 minutes or until just tender. Drain well. Sprinkle with parsley and black pepper if desired, and serve with grated cheese on top (I skipped the cheese).

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