Leek
A mild, sweet member of the onion family. Slice and rinse well. Grit hides between the layers.
Used for
- soups
- gratins
- braises
In the kitchen
- Slice.
- Sauté.
- Braise.
Picking it at the store
- White and light-green base should make up most of the leek's length. That's the part you eat.
- Skip any with yellowing, slimy, or very dry outer leaves.
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