Name: Fried Leeks
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Makes about 1/2 cup
Ingredients: 1 leek, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced into very thin 2-inch-long strips, washed thoroughly, and dried; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup olive oil, for frying

Time

25 minutes

Yield

Makes about 1/2 cup

Ingredients

Ingredient check list

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

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

½ cup olive oil, for frying

Ingredients

Ingredient check list

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

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

½ cup olive oil, for frying

Ingredients

Ingredient check list

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

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

½ cup olive oil, for frying

Why This Recipe Works

Fried leeks are the perfect garnish for a soup recipe. Tossing them in flour before frying gave them a dry exterior that fried up easily into a crispy crust. Seasoning them once they've come out of the oil is important. If allowed to dry completely before seasoning, the salt and pepper will just fall right off of the leeks.

Instructions

Toss leeks, flour, and pinch each salt and pepper in medium 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.