Comments on: Leeks Smothered with Mustard Vinaigrette a la Buvette

By: Voltaire Gungab

Voltaire Gungab — Wed, 20 May 2015 00:03:58 +0000

Calçots are a Catalan specialty, but it’s made with a type of scallion (green onion), although some people may use leeks (not sure). Of course, though part of Spain, Catalans in Catalunya are very independent-minded.

By: Marketman

Marketman — Thu, 14 May 2015 21:57:31 +0000

Bebs, I am not sure this would work with raw leeks, they are a bit harsh on the palate, and the mustard vinaigrette might only accentuate that harshness…

By: Bebs

Bebs — Thu, 14 May 2015 15:24:52 +0000

This looks interesting. I will try it soon and will also try having the leeks raw for my hubby’s raw food diet. Thanks for sharing and great blog by the way!

By: Marketman

Marketman — Wed, 13 May 2015 22:42:50 +0000

Enrique, that’s whole grain mustard. In the dressing, it’s ideal to use both smooth dijon mustard and whole grain mustard as well. Good groceries should carry whole grain mustard, essentially the whole seeds of mustard that are cured/softened in vinegar, etc.

By: Chris Juricich

Chris Juricich — Wed, 13 May 2015 17:39:09 +0000

they appear to be the rough-cut mustard seeds would be my guess.

By: Enrique Tee

Enrique Tee — Tue, 12 May 2015 10:08:56 +0000

Looking good. May I ask what are the reddish/brown specks all over the leek?

By: corrine

corrine — Sun, 10 May 2015 13:52:48 +0000

I made grilled leeks before. I think I made 3 dipping sauce and it’s superb! Had it with red wine like the Spaniards do. Will try ur recipe esp that I bought a very good french mustard.

By: Marketman

Marketman — Fri, 08 May 2015 01:45:32 +0000

Zerho, there is another spanish dish using grilled leeks, that you then steam in newspaper and eat with a romesco sauce... calçots, I think, I will look for an old post... For this dish blanching the leeks is probably better... Link here.

By: Zerho

Zerho — Fri, 08 May 2015 01:20:22 +0000

Would grilling the leeks improve this dish or ruin its simplicity Marketman? I imagine eating this in a beach situation.