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Poached leeks with creamy asparagus sauce

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Poached leeks with creamy asparagus sauce

By Abigail Donnelly

Serves 6

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cooking Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

300 g leeks, sliced lengthways and washed
4 garlic cloves
¾ cup white wine
1 cup vegetable stock
lemon wedges, for serving

For the dressing:

170 g asparagus, blanched and chopped
3 T dill
2 T chives, chopped
1 cup cream
100 g feta
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
salt, to taste

Method

1. Place the leeks and garlic in a pan with the wine and stock. Simmer for 10 minutes, then drain.

2. To make the dressing, blend all the ingredients together. Chill until ready to serve.

3. To serve, spoon the dressing over the leeks, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt. Squeeze over the lemon.

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Photography: Jan Ras
Production: Abigail Donnelly
Food assistants: Cheri Kustner and Emma Nkunzana