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Griddled Leeks

Published: 16th September 2008 11:19

 

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

4 whole leeks, trimmed
3tbsp olive oil
juice of 2 lemons
1tbsp sugar
100ml water
large handful of chopped coriander/parsley

Instructions

1. Blanch the trimmed leeks in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and refresh in cold water. Cut the leeks in half lengthways if large.
2. Drain the leeks once more, brush lightly with oil and sear on a hot griddle pan.
3. In a large pan, gently heat the lemon juice, sugar and water.
4. As the leeks come off the griddle, place them in the warm marinade. Leave for 5 minutes.
5. Sprinkle the finely chopped coriander or parsley over the top of the leeks and serve with grilled fish or roast meat.

This recipe is taken from the ‘easy ideas for leeks’ section in the new Riverford Farm Cook Book by Guy Watson and Jane Baxter.

Coutesy of River Nene

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