This cooking skills shows how to cut shredded leeks. Leeks are another great stalwart of the kitchen and you will find leeks in many recipes, such as stocks, soups and sauces.
Cutting shredded leeks
- Begin by cutting off any touch green leaves from the top of the leek. Any discoloured leaves can be removed by puling down and over the root.
- Slit the leek from just above the root through to the top and wash it in cold running water, getting into the leaves to remove any soil or grit that may have found their way into them. Dry well on a clean cloth
- Place the leek onto the chopping board. Using a knife, start to slice the leek from the top towards the root. Cut the shredded leeks as thick or as fine as you require.
Other ways of cutting leeks
The following are different ways of cutting leeks in preparation of using leeks in different recipes:
Great tasting leek recipes
Diced leeks
Another great stalwart of the kitchen, you will find leeks in many recipes, such as stocks, soups and sauces. Here we show you how to dice a leek.
Pork fillet with saute leek
This pork recipe is for a pork fillet with saute leek. This recipe for pork is served with a cream and Dijon mustard sauce.
Julienne leeks
Another great stalwart of the kitchen, you will find leeks in many recipes, such as stocks, soups and sauces. Here we show you how to cut a julienne of leek.
Saute leek
This vegetable recipe shows how to cook leeks in a cream sauce. This recipe for saute leek is quick to prepare and tastes great.