WebA leek is a vegetable in the Allium genus, which also contains onions, green onions, garlic, shallots, scallions, and chives. Instead of forming a bulb (like an onion), the edible part of a leek is a made up of a cylindrical bundle of leaf sheaths.
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WebThe leek is one of the national emblems of Wales, and it or the daffodil (in Welsh, the daffodil is known as "Peter's leek," Cenhinen Bedr) is worn on St. David's Day. According to one legend , King Cadwaladr of Gwynedd ordered his soldiers to identify themselves by wearing the vegetable on their helmets in an ancient battle against the Saxons that took …
WebThere are a number of leek varieties, though the vegetable is separated into two general types: early season and late season. Early season leeks tend to grow faster due to warmer temperatures, but they're smaller and milder in flavor. Late season leeks have a wider stalk and a slower maturation rate.
Webleek, (Allium porrum), hardy biennial plant of the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae), grown as a vegetable. The leek is an ancient crop and is native to eastern Mediterranean lands and the Middle East. The plant is related to the onion and has a mild, sweet, onionlike flavour.
WebLeek Recipes. They're stars in soups, savory pies, gratins, pastas, and dips—take a peek at all of our top-rated leek recipes. Creamed Leeks.
WebLeeks look like giant scallions and are relatives of onions, shallots, garlic and, yes, scallions. Here's everything you need to know, including how to turn them into potato leek soup.
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