Marinated Grilled Leeks
- 1 fresh Serrano chili, seeded and chopped (wear rubber gloves)
- 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon caraway seeds, toasted lightly
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest
- 3 leeks, trimmed to about 6 inches, split lengthwise, the roots trimmed, the tough outer leaves discarded, and the leeks washed well
- In a blender blend together the jalapeno, the vinegar, the mustard, the sugar, the salt, and the hot sauce with the motor running add the oil in a stream, and blend the dressing until it is smooth.
- Transfer the dressing to a large shallow dish and stir in the caraway seeds and the zest.
- In a kettle of salted boiling water simmer the leeks for 7 to 10 minutes, or until they are just tender, and with tongs transfer them to paper towels to drain.
- Brush the cut sides of the leeks lightly with some of the dressing and grill the leeks, cut sides down, on a rack set about 6 inches over glowing coals for 1 to 2 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Transfer the leeks to the dish of dressing, turning them to coat them well, and let them marinate, covered and chilled, overnight.
- Serve the leeks at room temperature.
serrano chili, whitewine vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, hot sauce, olive oil, caraway seeds, lime zest, leeks
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/marinated-grilled-leeks.html (may not work)