Leek Layer

Name: Leek Layer
Ingredients: ½ cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped; 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter; 4 cups (about 8 medium-size) thinly-sliced, well-rinsed leeks, white part only; 4 cups (about 8 medium-size) thinly-sliced, well-rinsed leeks, white part only; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 whole egg; ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Salt to taste; 1 egg yolk

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Silver Palate Cookbook

By Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins

Published 1982

About

Ingredients

6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter
4 cups (about 8

Main course
Vegetarian

Method

Melt the butter in a small heavy saucepan or skillet over low heat. Add the leeks, cover, and cook slowly until very tender, about 30 minutes.
Add the curry powder, garlic, parsley, pepper, and salt, and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for another 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
Beat the whole egg and egg yolk together in a small bowl, a