VOL. XIII
NO. 014
Bottle & Flame
Musings on food, wine, and more
EST. MMXIII
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
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Leeks in Vinaigrette
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Leeks in Vinaigrette

Serves4

Ingredients

  • 4 large leeks, white and pale-green parts only, tough outer layer removed

Kosher salt

  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • ½ garlic clove, finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
  • ½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Trim root end of leeks (leave as intact as possible so they don’t break apart while cooking) and cook in a large pot of boiling salted water until meltingly tender (a paring knife should go all the way through with no resistance), 15–20 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain; let cool.
  2. Whisk shallot, garlic, vinegar, Dijon and whole grain mustards, thyme, and sugar in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil and 1 Tbsp. water; season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
  3. Halve leeks lengthwise and arrange on a platter, cut side up; drizzle with vinaigrette and let sit at least 10 minutes before serving.
  4. Do Ahead: Leeks can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Originally published at Bonappetit.com. Reproduced for personal collection.

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