Ingredients:
2 whole leeks, cut into rings
1 bottle red wine
1 bottle port wine
1 c fresh-squeezed blood orange juice
1 leek, finely diced
½ c EVOO
1/8 c blended oil
1 Tbsp sliced chives
1 Tbsp shallots, finely diced
1 tsp chopped thyme
salt and pepper
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Procedure:
In a large, flat-bottomed pan, caramelize sliced leeks
to light golden brown. Remove from heat
and cover with wine, port and orange juice.
Return to low flame, reduce until syrupy.
While hot, strain liquid, discard leeks, and chill
over ice bath.
In a new pan over low flame, lightly sweat diced leeks with
a little oil until translucent; remove from the heat.
In a mixing bowl, combine leeks, reduction and EVOO;
add chives, shallots, thyme, salt and pepper to taste.
(Note: oil and reduction will remain separated: to ensure
proper balance, spoon a small amount onto a plate and taste.)
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