Leeks With Mustard Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 leeks, slim, about 5-inch long
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 egg, hard-cooked
5 tablespoons light olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

Preparation

Steam leeks over a saucepan of boiling water until they are just tender.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, stir together mustard & vinegar.
Cut egg in half lengthwise & scoop egg yolk into the bowl & mash it thoroughly into the mustard mixture, using a fork.
Gradually work in the oil to make a smooth sauce, then season to taste with salt & pepper.
Life leeks out of steamer & place on several layers of paper towels, then cover them with more paper towels & pat dry.
Transfer leeks to serving dish while still warm.
Spoon dressing over them & let cool.
Finely chop egg white using a large sharp knife, then mix with chopped fresh parsley & scatter over the leeks.
Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.