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[[Image:Leeks.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Leeks running to seed - with chickens looking on]] | [[Image:Leeks.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Leeks running to seed - with chickens looking on]] | ||
The edible portions of the Leek are the white onion base and light green stalk. The onion-like layers form around a core. The tender core may be eaten, but as the leek ages the core becomes woody. Leeks are an essential ingredient of cock-a-leekie and vichyssoise. They can also be used raw in salads, doing especially well when they are the prime ingredient. | The edible portions of the Leek are the white onion base and light green stalk. The onion-like layers form around a core. The tender core may be eaten, but as the leek ages the core becomes woody. Leeks are an essential ingredient of cock-a-leekie and vichyssoise. They can also be used raw in salads, doing especially well when they are the prime ingredient. | ||
==Alternatives== | ==Alternatives== | ||
[[Spring onions]] or even normal [[onions]], including the green leaves could be used if leeks are not available, though the flavour will be much stronger than with leeks. | [[Spring onions]] or even normal [[onions]], including the green leaves could be used if leeks are not available, though the flavour will be much stronger than with leeks. | ||
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<td>3.5 ounces</td> | <td>3.5 ounces</td> | ||
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[[Category:Ingredients]] | [[Category:Ingredients]] | ||
[[Category:Vegetables]] | [[Category:Vegetables]] | ||