Buttered leeks are so easy to make with just three ingredients. Gently cooking them brings out the sweet nature of the leeks and makes them super tender and flavorful.
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Recipe for fried leek with butter – An easy side dish!
Also cooking them longer allows us to use the tougher leek leaves that are so often discarded during cooking. Leek leaves are just as edible as the white parts but they get a bad rap for their tougher texture. Cooking them longer makes them softer and tastier.
Leeks belong to the genus Allium along with onions scallions shallots chives and garlic. True to their origins the bulbs are flavorful but less sharp or strong than their close relatives. Leeks are a great addition to soups stews and casseroles but the simplicity of buttered leeks makes them an easy and delicious addition to any meal.
Choose leeks that feel heavy and firm and are not too damaged or brown on the outside. Store them in the vegetable drawer of your refrigerator until you are ready to cook them.
