7 uses for leftover leek leaves
- Julienne (long thin strips) and deep-fry them in a tempura like batter. Crumble them and use them as a topping on soups and salads, like bacon bits. (via Thrifty Fun)
- Freeze them to add when you’re making soup stock.
- Enclose herbs in a green leek blade and tie into a packet for a bouquet garni. (via Vegetable Gardener)
- Add them to a stir-fry. The tough green leaves can withstand the high heat of this method, but must be stirred constantly and cooked briefly. (via Vegetable a Month)
- Use them as a "rack" under roasted meat or chicken. It adds a little flavor to the drippings and raises the meat slightly from the pan. Discard them before using the drippings for gravy. (via Serious Eats)
- Add them to the bottom of a bamboo steamer to impart flavor to lean fish and chicken. (via About.com)
- Use to make a Leek Tart.
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