Marinated grilled leeks

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Fresh Serrano chili, seeded and chopped (wear rubber gloves)
2tablespoonsWhite-wine vinegar
1tablespoonDijon-style mustard
2teaspoonsSugar
1teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonHot sauce
cupOlive oil
1tablespoonCaraway seeds, toasted lightly
2teaspoonsFreshly grated lime zest
3Leeks, trimmed to about 6 inches, split lengthwise, the roots trimmed, the tough outer leaves discarded, and the leeks washed well

Directions

In a blender blend together the jalapeno, the vinegar, the mustard, the sugar, the salt, and the hot sauce with the motor running add the oil in a stream, and blend the dressing until it is smooth. Transfer the dressing to a large shallow dish and stir in the caraway seeds and the zest.

In a kettle of salted boiling water simmer the leeks for 7 to 10 minutes, or until they are just tender, and with tongs transfer them to paper towels to drain. Brush the cut sides of the leeks lightly with some of the dressing and grill the leeks, cut sides down, on a rack set about 6 inches over glowing coals for 1 to 2 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

Transfer the leeks to the dish of dressing, turning them to coat them well, and let them marinate, covered and chilled, overnight. Serve the leeks at room temperature.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

NOTES : Cooking Live Recipe by: Cooking Live Show #CL8808 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #394 by Angele Freeman <jfreeman@...> on Jan 28, 1997.