Eatwell Farmhouse Kitchen
1 bunch Leeks, cut tops off but leave a good 2 + inches of green on, wash extremely well
3 TB Butter
2 TB Flour
1 tsp Eatwell Farm Lemon Salt
Freshly ground Black Pepper
1 TB Eatwell Farm Verjuis
1/2 cup Milk, Half n Half or Cream
3/4 cup Leek cooking Water
Cut the leeks in half lengthwise, make sure they are thoroughly washed. Lay down in a pan with about 1 inch of water and cook leeks until tender. In the meantime, melt butter in a heavy bottomed saucepan until foamy, then add flour. Stirring constantly, cook on medium heat until just turning golden. Take off heat, while whisking add the milk or cream or half n half. This will make a fairly thick paste, if not cook it just a bit more, then add 1/2 cup of leek cooking water. Season with salt and pepper add a splash of Verjuis or a squeeze of lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning. If it is too thick you can add more of the cooking water.