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Cooking with Leeks
Desi,
I have just discovered leeks. I have learned how to clean them but unsure how to cook with them. Do you use them like you would scallions and garlic?
Diana
Hi Diana,
Leeks are mild in flavor, as compared to onions. They are more like a sweet onion, though still less pungent. You can replace onions with leeks in any recipe. However, you should not replace leeks with onions, as onions do have a much stronger flavor and thus may change the recipe too much.
You can use the trimmed green leaves as food wrappers (like you'd use cabbage leaves or grape leaves). Tossing the leaves into soups/stews adds flavor. You can eat them raw when sliced thin and added to salads. They taste great with veal, chicken, cheese, and ham. You can use them as a side dish, sautéed in butter or steamed in a flavorful liquid. However, don't overcook them; they'll turn to a slimy mush. You should be able to pierce them with a fork, but not so much that they split in half when the fork is pulled out - think crisp-tender.
Happy Cook'n,
Desi
Desiri,
Thank you so much for such a descriptive answer. I have been asking everyone, sending emails everywhere - including Martha Stewart and Rachel Ray. I want you to know... YOU were the first to respond. And I thank you for that. Your answer was informative and in language a new cook can understand. I look forward to putting the information to good use - and sharing it as well. Thanks again! DVO is the greatest!!
Diana
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