How to Cut Leeks
Wondering how to cut leeks? Here’s a step by step guide and video that shows you exactly how to clean leeks and cut them into half moons.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1/2 to 1 cup 1x
- Category: Knife Skills
- Method: Cutting
- Cuisine: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 leek
Instructions
- Using a large chef’s knife, slice off the root end of the leek.
- Slice off the tough green top.
- Slice the leek in half lengthwise.
- Place both halves cut side down, then use a circular motion to cut the leek into thin half moons.
- Leeks generally have quite a bit of sand and dirt between the layers. To clean the leeks, place them into a bowl of water. The dirt will settle to the bottom. Use your hands to shake loose any visible dirt.
- Scoop the leeks out of the bowl with your hands, allowing any dirt and sediment to stay on the bottom of the bowl.
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