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Leeks, Boiling Of

Leeks are generally used in soups, etc. If served alone, take them when very young, trim off the roots, the outer leaves, and the green ends, and cut the stalks into six-inch lengths. Tie them in bundles, put them into boiling water, with a dessert-spoonful of salt and a table-spoonful of vinegar, and let them boil until quite tender. Drain them, and serve like asparagus, on hot toast, pouring white sauce or melted butter over them. Time to boil, three-quarters of an hour. Probable cost, 4d. per bundle. Sufficient for five or six persons.