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Easy Crispy Leeks
This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 125 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
- 1 Large leeks
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 1 Large egg Beaten
- ⅓ Cup cornstarch
- ⅓ Cup almond flour
- Peanut Or Grapeseed Oil for Frying
Instructions
- Prepare your leeks by cutting off the root end and the dark green tops before slicing the leeks lengthwise while leaving the body intact.
- Soak the cut leeks in clean, cold water for 5 minutes to dislodge sand and dirt before rinsing it well under running water.
- Remove, shake off the water and then place in a colander to drip dry.
- Ready one or two paper towels and a weight like a heavy plate or casserole dish.
- Place each strip of leek onto a paper towel, sprinkle lightly with salt, and cover with a paper towel.
- Place the weight atop and leave the leeks to shed moisture, weighted, for at least 30 minutes.
- Once sufficiently dried out, remove from paper towels and slice each leek into 1/8th inch fries that are just over 2-inches long.
- Heat oil in a large, oversized pot or saucepan to 375°F.
- Dip the leek fries in beaten egg and then dredge in a 50/50 mixture of cornstarch and flour. Shake off all the excess dredging.
- Drop into hot oil and fry for roughly 30 to 40 seconds or until golden brown. Take care to fry in small batches only as the oil will bubble and rise excessively.
- Remove, drain on paper towels, season with ground black pepper and a little salt and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
125kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
605mg
(25%)
Potassium
58mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
438IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 605mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 438IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.