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    LEEKS VINAIGRETTE


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    8 medium leeks (3 1/2 lb)
    2 teaspoons salt
    2 oz thinly sliced pancetta, chilled
    5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
    1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

    Recipe



    Cut off dark green tops of leeks and trim root ends. Halve each leek lengthwise to within 2 inches of root end. Rinse well under cold running water to wash away sand. Cover leeks with cold water in a 12-inch heavy skillet. Add salt and simmer leeks, uncovered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

    Transfer leeks to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.

    While leeks simmer, finely chop pancetta, then cook in 1 tablespoon oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.

    Whisk together vinegar, mustard, remaining 1/4 cup oil, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl until emulsified. Add leeks and gently toss to coat. Serve topped with pancetta and parsley.

    Makes 4 servings


 

 

 


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