Side Servings
Poached leeks with creamy asparagus sauce
6
Easy
25 minutes
10 minutes“This is a great way to add the sweetness of seasonal leeks into a delicious side of greens.”- Abigail Donnelly
Wine/Spirit Pairing
Woolworths Organic Chenin Blanc
Ingredients
Method
- 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
Ingredients
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
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