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title: Leek Tops Crisp Fry
servings: 2
prep-time: 10 minutes
cook-time: 6 minutes
tags: [Recipes, food waste, leeks, cooking at home, garnish]
source: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjIr9ZSr51o/
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Thinly slice the green leek tops and transfer to a #bowl{}. Add @leek tops{1%cup, sliced} and @water{1%cup} to cover. Agitate and let rest for ~{5%minutes}.

Using your hand or a slotted spoon scoop them out and transfer them to a towel to pat dry.

Preheat a #pan{} to medium heat and add @olive oil{1%tbsp}. Shallow fry the leek tops for ~{5%minutes|7%minutes} until slightly browned. Transfer to a plate and season immediately with @salt{0.25%tsp}. Use them as a salad topper or garnish a fillet of fish, or in a compound butter.