Fried Leeks With Tarragon

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Eggs		Appetizers, Vegetables	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

4		Leeks, about 1-in thick
		white parts only
1		Egg
		Salt & freshly ground pepper
1	t	Finely chopped parsley
1	t	Tarragon
		Flour, for dredging
		Oil for frying
		canola lt. olive or
		peanut
		Tarragon vinegar

INSTRUCTIONS

TRIM THE LEEKS: Cut off the roots but leave enough so that the leaves
remain joined at the base. Slice them in half lengthwise down to the
base but not through it, and rinse them well. Steam them over boiling
water until they are tender when pierced with a knife, about 10
minutes, then set on a towel to cool and drain dry. Beat the egg on a
plate and season with salt and pepper. Add the parsley and half the
tarragon. Dip the leeks into the egg and slosh them around so that
they are well covered, then dip them in flour to coat. Heat enough  oil
in a heavy pan to cover the bottom generously. When it is hot  enough
to sizzle a drop of water, add the leeks. Fry them, turning  them
frequently until they're nicely browned all over. Set them on a  towel
to drain briefly. Serve with the remaining tarragon sprinkled  over the
top and a cruet of vinegar on the side.  From Gemini's MASSIVE
MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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