Grilled Leeks with Parmesan and Sour Cream
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Grilled Leeks with Parmesan and Sour Cream
Recipe by Michael Weldon
Ingredients
4 large leeks, cut into 3cm lengths
75g parmesan
¼ cup chopped roasted hazelnuts
Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil
green sour cream
125g Bulla sour cream
1 garlic clove
½ bunch parsley
1 bunch chives
1 green chilli
1tsp apple cider vinegar
sea salt
Method
Heat a BBQ or grill until smoking. Drizzle the cut parts of the leeks with extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt. Grill until the leeks show cross grill marks and are cooked through.
In a mortar and pestle combine the garlic, parsley, chives, chilli and a pinch of salt. Beat into a paste, add the sour cream and vinegar then mix until combined.
To serve spread the green sour cream on the base of a plate or bowl. Top with a sprinkle of hazelnuts, then add the grilled leeks. Sprinkle with a few more hazelnuts and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Finish with loads of freshly grated parmesan cheese.
