Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
6 leeks (about 2 1/4 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Preparation
Step 1
Trim tough, dark greens from leeks; discard. Halve leeks lengthwise, and cut off root ends, leaving as much of bulb intact as possible. Rinse each half under running water, carefully separating layers to loosen grit.
Step 2
Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Prepare a large ice-water bath. Set a steamer basket (or large colander) over pan, and place leeks in basket. Cover; steam until very tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to ice-water bath until cool; drain on paper towels, patting gently to remove excess water.
Step 3
Whisk together oil, both mustards, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Arrange leeks on a platter, and drizzle with vinaigrette.
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