97825 392 Food & Drink Cooking Basics true Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:01:21 -0800 /system/videos/0/25/78/09/97825.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, food, make, prepare How To Clean Leeks http://www.howcast.com/videos/97825-How-To-Clean-Leeks http://www.howcast.com/videos/97825-How-To-Clean-Leeks/edit approved 120 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=97825"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=97825" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 7 michaelrsanchez http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/97825/Picture_2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 2152 false false false 51503 0 25 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/97825/25.jpg Pull off leaves Pull off the tough outer leaves of the leek.

]]> 51504 1 28 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/97825/28.jpg Grasp the knife Grasp the knife in your dominant hand, holding the handle close to the blade with three fingers (middle, ring, and pinkie). Curl your forefinger around one side of the blade while holding your thumb on the opposite side.

]]> 51505 2 42 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/97825/42.jpg Hold the leek With your non-knife-wielding hand, hold the leek firmly on the cutting board close to the area you will cut.

]]> 51506 3 49 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/97825/49.jpg Cut off top Cut off the top dark green part of the leek and discard. You only use the white and very light green part of the leek.

]]> 51507 4 56 Tip For recipes that require whole leeks, cut off ¼” from the root end and slice the leek in half lengthwise.

]]> 51508 5 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/97825/64.jpg Wash the halves Leeks can be very sandy. Hold the leek halves under running water to remove the dirt. Gently pull apart the layers to remove hidden dirt and sand.

]]> 51509 6 75 Tip If you prefer to leave the leeks whole, slice through the leek lengthwise but do not cut all the way through or they will fall apart. Gently open the leek under running water to thoroughly remove all the dirt.

]]> 51510 7 88 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/97825/88.jpg Slice rounds For recipes that require rounds of leek, slice ½” from the bottom and discard. Chop the leek in rounds and submerge the pieces in a sink or bowl water. Gently pry the layers to let water get between them, but don’t pull them apart completely.

]]> 51511 8 102 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/97825/102.jpg Dry with paper towels Dry the whole, half, or sliced leek round on a paper towel. Start cooking.

]]> 51512 9 109 Fact The leek has been the national symbol of Wales since the 6th century, when Welsh warriors wore them on their helmets to identify each other from their enemies.

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