Fried Leeks With Tarragon
"Don't remember where this came from, have been saving it."
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 4 leeks, 1-in thick
- vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- salt and pepper
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dry tarragon
- 1⁄2 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar
directions
- Trim leeks, slice in 1/2 lengthwise and rinse to remove sand and dirt. Cut them about 4-in long and place in a steamer basket and steam about 10 minutes, until tender, and set aside on paper towels for 20 minutes.
- Beat the egg, pepper, and half of the tarragon together in a bowl.
- Heat just enough oil to cover bottom of pan until a drop of water will sizzle in the pan.
- Coat the leeks in the eggs, then flour, and fry until browned, turning often.
- Sprinkle with vinegar and rest of tarragon and serve.
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Reviews
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This was very tasty, especially with the vinegar and tarragon on top. Unfortunately the flour didn't stick very well to the leeks, so I found that after frying, the nice browned battered parts of the leeks separated and fell off the leeks themselves. Otherwise, this was a delicious and attractive dish and I will post a photo soon. It really highlights the sweetness and tenderness of the leeks.
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JenPo
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