There’s something about the taste of leeks that makes them extra tasty! How to cook leeks, the refined version of an onion.
There is something special about leeks that makes them extra delicious. I don’t know what it is, but it’s not just any onion. We’ve learned a lot about substitutions in cooking, but I really can’t think of any other ingredient that can capture their flavor as well. So when I saw leeks popping up at our local farmers market, I couldn’t wait to use them! Wondering how to cook leeks? Below is our tutorial on slicing, cooking and using leeks in recipes.
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What is the leek?
First off, what are leeks? Leeks are vegetables that belong to the onion family. Other vegetables of the same family, called Garlic, are onion, garlic, scallion, scallion and chives. Leeks have an elongated cylindrical shape: the hard green upper part is not eaten and the soft light green and white lower part is eaten. A leek resembles a very large spring onion (also known as a spring onion).
How does a leek taste? Leeks have a mild onion flavor: the flavor is more nuanced and refined than an onion.
How to cut leeks
How to cook leeks? The hardest part is cutting them! If you’ve never cut a leek before, here’s our tutorial. And be sure to check out our video below to see it in action!
- Cut off the dark green stalks and the lower root of the leek.
- Halve the leek lengthways.
- Place each half-cut leek, side down, on the cutting board, then slice thinly into crescent shapes. You will likely notice dirt between each layer of leeks,
- Rinse the chopped leeks thoroughly in a sieve, then shake dry.
Video: How to cut leeks
How to cook leeks
So how to cook leeks? It’s really easy once you’ve cut them! Heat some olive oil or butter in a pan over medium heat, then add the leeks. Cook, stirring frequently, until just tender and just before they begin to brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Keep an eye on them as they can easily turn brown if the heat is too high! They are at their best when they are just beginning to turn golden.
Leek Recipes
How to use the cooked leek? There are many options, here are some of our favorite leek recipes:
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There’s something about the taste of leeks that makes them extra delicious! How to cook leeks, the refined version of an onion.
- 3 big leek
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Chop the leeks (watch the video!): Cut off the dark green stalks of the leeks, then halve lengthwise. Place each leek half-cut-side down, then slice thinly, resulting in crescent shapes. Rinse the slices thoroughly in a colander to remove dirt.
- In a pan, heat the olive oil or butter over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring frequently, until tender and just before they begin to brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Season with a few pinches of kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Category: Invent
- Method: Cook
- Kitchen: American
Keywords: How to cook leeks
