Fried Whole Leeks with Anchovy Dressing, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Grilled Lemons
Super delicious and simple side dish for your main meal.
Serves 4 People
Dressing
- 2 anchovy fillets (Omit or substitute for alternative such as vegan fish sauce for vegan/vegetarian version)
- 3 tbsp good olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Finely grated zest of ¼ organic lemon
- Sea salt flakes
- Pepper
Leeks
- 4 leeks
- 2 handfuls of hazelnuts
- 2 lemons
- Oil for frying
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Method
- Finely chop the anchovy fillets and place them in a small bowl.
- Add the olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and season the dressing with sea salt flakes and pepper to taste.
- Cut the tops off the leeks and divide each leek into three parts.
- Coarsely chop the hazelnuts.
- Halve the lemons.
- Heat the griddle.
- Brush the griddle with oil.
- Place the leeks on the griddle and fry them until tender. Turn them regularly to ensure they get a nice color all around. You can cover them with a lid for a few minutes.
- Place the halved lemons next to the leeks, cut side down, and grill them for a few minutes until they get some color.
- Toast the hazelnuts briefly until they become lightly golden.
- Arrange the fried leeks on a platter.
- Drizzle the anchovy dressing over the leeks and place the grilled lemons on the side. Garnish with extra finely grated lemon zest and the toasted hazelnuts.
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