Name: Fried Leek Garnish
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 medium leek, white and light green parts, halved lengthwise, washed, dried, and sliced into very thin 2-inch strips; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup olive oil, for frying

Time

25 minutes

Yield

Makes about 1/2 cup

Ingredients

1 medium leek, white and light green parts, halved lengthwise, washed, dried, and sliced into very thin 2-inch strips

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

½ cup olive oil, for frying

Ingredients

1 medium leek, white and light green parts, halved lengthwise, washed, dried, and sliced into very thin 2-inch strips

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

½ cup olive oil, for frying

Ingredients

1 medium leek, white and light green parts, halved lengthwise, washed, dried, and sliced into very thin 2-inch strips

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

½ cup olive oil, for frying

Why This Recipe Works

We recommend this garnish especially for soups, such as our Garlic-Potato Soup.

Instructions

Toss leeks, flour, and pinch each salt and pepper in bowl. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet until shimmering. Add half of leeks and fry, stirring often, until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer leeks to paper towel-lined plate; sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Repeat with remaining leeks, then discard oil. Serve as garnish for soup.