Fried Leeks With Tarragon
Description
This International appetizer features Leeks, about 1-in thick, . The flavors come together beautifully. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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white parts only 1 Egg Salt & freshly ground pepper 1 ts Finely chopped parsley 1 ts Tarragon Flour; for dredging Oil for frying -canola, lt.
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olive or peanut Tarragon vinegar TRIM THE LEEKS:
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Cut off the roots but leave enough so that the leaves remain joined at the base.
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Slice them in half lengthwise down to the base but not through it, and rinse them well.
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Steam them over boiling water until they are tender when pierced with a knife, about 10 minutes, then
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set on a towel to
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cool and
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drain dry.
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Beat the egg on a plate and season with salt and pepper.
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Add the parsley and half the tarragon.
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Dip the leeks into the egg and slosh them around so that they are well covered, then
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dip them in flour to
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coat .
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Heat enough oil in a heavy pan to cover the bottom generously.
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When it is hot enough to sizzle a drop of water, add the leeks.
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Fry them, turning them frequently until they're nicely browned all over.
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Set them on a towel to drain briefly.
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Serve with the remaining tarragon sprinkled over the top and a cruet of vinegar on the side
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 61.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 40.0mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 14.0g5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
- Sugars 5.0g
- Protein 1.6g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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