DON'T WASTE THOSE LEEK TOPS
Leek tops may be a bit tougher than the lighter part, but we promise that they have more flavour!
Crispy leeks
Slice the leek tops as finely as you can. Heat a good 1cm oil in a wok or frying pan until shimmering. Sizzle the leek in batches for 2-3 mins until crispy, then scoop out with a slotted spoon onto kitchen paper and season with salt. Scatter over your main leek dish for extra texture and flavour.
Bouquet garni
Leek tops can be wrapped around a herb bundle when you're stewing or braising, to stop thyme leaves straying into your sauce.
Stir-fried leeks
As the green parts are tougher, they hold up better to fierce heat. Shred the greens and add them to your wok around the same time you would add carrot strips or cabbage.
Bubble & leek
Shred the leek tops and cook until soft in a pan with lots of butter. Stir into mashed potatoes for a twist on colcannon, then any leftovers you have can be fried to make a leek version of bubble & squeak.
CHICKEN LIVERS ON TOAST
Serves 4 as a starter or light lunch - Prep 20 mins Cook 10 mins
250g chicken livers
2 shallots, finely chopped large handful flat-leaf parsley, leaves very roughly chopped
1 tbsp capers, rinsed and drained, roughly chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp sherry vinegar
4 slices bread, toasted
1 tbsp plain flour
large pinch cayenne pepper
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