Leeks

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500g. Class 1. Like garlic and onion, leeks are a member of the allium family but have their own distinct flavour – quite harsh when raw (only very young leeks are eaten this way) but, when cooked, very delicate, like a mild onion with a hint of sweetness. Two-thirds of their length is white and firm, and this is the part that is mainly eaten. The rest is made up of the leaves, most of which are discarded. Leeks are very versatile and work well cooked in various recipes or as a side dish. Two of the world’s most famous soups, Scotland’s cock-a-leekie and France’s crème vichyssoise, are based around them.

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Keep refrigerated.