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Leek in cream sauce recipe

Posted on May 6th, 2022
by Matthew
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Leek in Cream Sauce recipe


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  • comforting
  • cream sauce
  • creamy
  • leek

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
This Leek in Cream Sauce recipe is a delightful and comforting dish that combines the subtle flavors of leeks with a rich and creamy sauce. The tender leeks are cooked until they are perfectly soft and then smothered in a velvety cream sauce that adds a luxurious touch. This recipe is simple to make yet incredibly satisfying, making it perfect for a cozy dinner or as a side dish.

Keywords: leek, cream sauce, recipe, comforting, creamy.

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Ingredients

6 stalk(s) leeks
2  stripes of lemon rind
60 g butter
2 tbsp flour
3 tbsp cream
80 g breadcrumbs
2  bay leaves
some nutmeg, freshly grated
some ground pepper
some cooking twine

Instructions

Preheat the to 200°C.

Wash the leeks thoroughly to remove sand or soil. Cut each stalk into 4 equal size pieces, cut each piece lengthways twice. Tie into bunches.

Place the leeks in a pot with boiling water, add the lemon rind and bayleaves. Cook for 15-20 minutes. Drain off but reserve the cooking liquids.

Make a roux, using 30g of the butter,melt this in a saucepan, add flour and cook for 1 minute (a roux can be used to thicken any sauce).

Pour about 375-400ml of the cooking liquid into the roux stirring al the time. Season the sauce with pepper and nutmeg.

Place the leeks in a oven-proof dish and cover with the sauce.Melt the remaining butter in a small saucepan until it starts to bubble up, add the breadcrumbs and brown all over.

Sprinkle the crumb/butter mixture over the dish. Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the twine and serve immediatly.

Note:If leek is not available then this dish also tastes good using spring onions. If margarine is used instead of butter then this dish would be suitable for vegan diets

Preparation time:

ca. 30 min

Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a



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Matthew

An amateur chef, mainly cooking for friends and peers. Likes to drink good wine, too. Sous-vide apprentice. Prefers salty food over sweetstuff.

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