Sleeks - What can I make?

[chicksta44]

Hi Guys

For some reason 6 months ago I planted sleeks in the garden. They are all now ready to harvest and i'm absolutely stuffed for what I am going to use them for. Any ideas??  Do you think they would be ok as a substitute for the leek in Potato and Leek soup.

[achookwoman]

Lisa,  what on earth are sleeks?

[fundj&e]

same here what are sleeks

i will need to google this one

[chicksta44]

Hi Gals. It's a cross between a spring onion and a leek! Like a mini leek.

[cookie1]

It sounds very interesting. I think you could use it anywhere you needed leeks or even as a spring onion in stir fries. I've never heard of them. How long did they take to grow?

[chicksta44]

Cookie1 they took about 10 weeks to get them to where they are now. And they look ready to be picked. I'll go and take a photo so you can all see. Be right back!!

Here they are

[achookwoman]

Thank Lisa, how fantastic.  i would use them , as Cookie says, where you would use leeks or spring onions.  i would imagine that they would be milder than spring onions.

[chicksta44]

Update - I substituted 1 onion in this recipe http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/recipes/chicken-and-lemon-risotto/26989 (sorry i don't know how to do the hyperlink thing) for 4 sleeks and it was fantastic! definitely milder than spring onion and normal onions, but probably a little stronger than a leek. Delicious. Now what to use for the rest of them! ho hum. the joys of using fresh produce. Love it!

[achookwoman]

Lisa,  I have posted a recipe for a quiche with leeks.  i think these would be great in this.

[Cuilidh]

I think this must have been the last post I read before finishing off for the day yesterday because last night I dreamed of sleeks!  I'd never head of them before and can't even remember what they tasted like in my dream - all I can remember is that I had the dream - talk about the TMX and this forum keeping our brains ticking over 24 hours a day!

[chicksta44]

Thanks achookwoman. I'll try in over the weekend.

[cookie1]

I'd like to try and grow these. Just after reading your post a friend brought round 3 leeks and heaps of spring onions.

[Halex]

I woukd love to grow these too, they look great.

What about cookies risotto, yum

H