How to Cook Leek - Cooking Times
Root Vegetables
Season: Autumn, Winter
Preparation
Cut in half lengthwise and wash out sand thoroughly. White and green parts have different cooking times
Cooking Times by Method
💧 Boil
5-8 min
From boiling water
Cut into 3cm pieces. For vichyssoise and soups
🔥 Stir-fry
4-6 min
Diagonal cuts over medium heat. Becomes meltingly sweet. Also great in gratin
📡 Microwave
3-4 min
3cm pieces, 100g at 600W. Top with butter
♨️ Steam
6-10 min
Whole or thick-cut. Becomes meltingly sweet
Common Mistakes
- Sand remaining makes it gritty — cut lengthwise and rinse the base thoroughly under running water