3 Ways with Leek

 

The leek is such a versatile vegetable to add to almost any savoury dish and it will enhance the flavour as a support act in stews, soups or stocks. Or, its bold, onion-like flavour can stand forward as the hero.

Here are our top 3 ways to enjoy leeks...

1. Caramelised for the perfect side to a roast meal

Ingredients:

8 leeks, trimmed, cut into quarters lengthways, washed

40g butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

2/3 cup chicken stock

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1. Heat butter and oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add leeks. Cook for 4 minutes each side, or until golden.

2. Add 1/2 cup stock. Reduce heat to low. Cover. Cook for 10 minutes, or until tender.

3. Increase heat to high. Add remaining stock and sugar. Cook for 5 minutes, or until leeks start to caramelise. Serve warm.

 

2. As a Canape

Pair caramelised leeks with goats cheese and serve on lavosh for an instant party crowd pleaser.

 

3. Or a hearty healthy soup

Leeks love playing a role in your favourite soup! They are the foundation for many varieties such as potato and leek, broccoli, carrot, cauliflower and lentil.

 

For a simply delicious, quick and healthy broccoli soup:

Simply saute 2 finely sliced leeks with 2 cloves of garlic and a tsp in a little olive oil until caramelised.

Cut a whole head of broccoli into florets. Add to the pot with 5 cups of chicken stock, a good pinch of sea salt and a few grinds of black pepper.

Simmer gently until the broccoli is tender, approximately 10 mins.

Blend and serve.

 

Enjoy

Ingredients for 3 Ways with Leek

Campbells Real Stock Chicken 1L

$2.99 ea
 

Chef's Choice Himalayan Pink Fine Salt 300g

$4.99 ea
 

Colavita Oil Olive 500ml

$8.99 ea
 

CSR Brown Sugar 500g

$2.25 ea
 

Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3L

$48.49 ea
 

Garlic Head Each

$2.00 ea
$19.99
 
 
 

Leeks Each

$2.00 ea
 

Leeks Trimmed Prepack Each

$5.99 ea
 

Lurpak Butter Slightly Salted 250g

$5.80 ea
 

Lurpak Butter Slightly Salted 400g

$8.00 ea
 

Lurpak Butter Unsalted 400g

$8.00 ea
 

Pico Affine Soft Ripened Goat Cheese 100g

$12.99 ea