braised leeks ala julia child Recipe
Servings: 4-6
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Ingredients
- Ingredients6 large or 12 small leeks (1 or 2 per person)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 or more tablespoons butter
- 3-4 cups water or chicken broth
Directions
- DirectionsView the full recipe at labellecuisine.com DirectionsPreparing the leeks for cooking. Trim the root ends of the leeks,
- being careful to keep the leaves attached. Remove any wilted leaves,
- and cut off the tops to leave the leeks 6 to 7 inches long. Slit each
- lengthwise down to where the white begins [illustrated in cookbook];
- give the leek a quarter turn and slit again. Wash very thoroughly under
- cold running water, spreading each leaf apart to rinse off all dirt and
- grit. If the leeks are fat, cut them in half lengthwise.
- Braising. â¦arrange the leeks in a buttered baking dish (cut side down
- if they are halved). Pour in water or broth to come halfway up the
- leeks, salt lightly, and dot with a tablespoon or so of butter. Cover
- with buttered wax paper and foil, and either simmer 15 to 20 minutes
- on top of the stove, basting with the braising liquid several times, or
- bake 30 to 40 minutes in a 350-degree F oven.
- To serve hot. Boil down the cooking juices and enrich with butter, if
- you wish [remove from heat and swirl in 2 to 3 tablespoons of butter,
- a tablespoon at a time. Sprinkle the liquid over the leeks and serve.
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