Braised Leeks with Mustard Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
| Leeks - 1 pound, thin | ||
| Chicken stock | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Yellow mustard seeds - 1/4 teaspoon | ||
| Bay leaf | 1 | |
| Dijon Mustard | 1 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Directions
GETTING READY
1) From the leeks, cut the roots and tough green parts.
2) In water, rinse the leeks gently and thoroughly.
3) Cut the leeks in half, lengthwise. However, leave the leeks whole if they are less than 1 inch in diameter.
MAKING
4) In a large frying pan, combine the stock, mustard seeds, and bay leaf.
5) To this, add the leeks, cut side facing down.
6) Over medium heat, bring this to a simmer.
7) Simmer, covered, for 8 minutes.
8) Now, keep in the refrigerator, uncovered for about 30 minutes to chill.
FINALIZING
9) Just before serving, strain and reserve the stock from the chilled mixture.
10) Now, on a serving platter, arrange the leeks.
11) Prepare the mustard sauce by combining 3 tablespoons of the reserved stock with the Dijon mustard.
SERVING
13) Over the braised leeks in the platter, drizzle the mustard sauce and serve immediately.
1) From the leeks, cut the roots and tough green parts.
2) In water, rinse the leeks gently and thoroughly.
3) Cut the leeks in half, lengthwise. However, leave the leeks whole if they are less than 1 inch in diameter.
MAKING
4) In a large frying pan, combine the stock, mustard seeds, and bay leaf.
5) To this, add the leeks, cut side facing down.
6) Over medium heat, bring this to a simmer.
7) Simmer, covered, for 8 minutes.
8) Now, keep in the refrigerator, uncovered for about 30 minutes to chill.
FINALIZING
9) Just before serving, strain and reserve the stock from the chilled mixture.
10) Now, on a serving platter, arrange the leeks.
11) Prepare the mustard sauce by combining 3 tablespoons of the reserved stock with the Dijon mustard.
SERVING
13) Over the braised leeks in the platter, drizzle the mustard sauce and serve immediately.
Chef
