Frizzled Leeks

Name: Frizzled Leeks
Ingredients: White and pale green parts of 1/2 pound of leeks (2 medium), cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces; Vegetable oil for deep-frying

2 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

White and pale green parts of 1/2 pound of leeks (2 medium), cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces
Vegetable oil for deep-frying

Directions

1

Cut leeks lengthwise into thin strips.
2

Wash leeks and drain.
3

Dry well between layers of paper towels.
4

In a saucepan at least 3 1/2 inches deep, heat 1 inch of oil to 375 degrees.
5

Working in very small batches fry leeks (oil will bubble up quite high) until golden, about 10-15 seconds, transferring with a slotted spoon to paper towels to dry.
6

Season leeks with salt.
7

Leeks may be fried a day ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.
8

Serve on top of soup.