Leek Mosaic

70 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Take the bottom part from four leeks and cut them in half.
  2. 2Make eight fine incisions. This will ensure a more even cooking process.
  3. 3Transfer the leeks into a container and peel the peel from one lemon on top.
  4. 4Season with salt, oil, and thyme.
  5. 5Cover it tightly and bake them in an oven at 160 degrees Celsius for 70 minutes.
  6. 6Remove the foil and let them cool down.
  7. 7Remove the thyme, lemon peel, and the first layer of the leeks.
  8. 8Place the leek on a piece of nori and roll it all around.
  9. 9Cut the remaining nori sheet off and repeat this with all the other leeks.
  10. 10Lay half of the covered leeks on a piece of wrap and zest some lemon zest on top.
  11. 11Lay the remaining leeks on there and season those as well with some lemon zest.
  12. 12Cover it completely with the wrap and roll it up as tight as possible.
  13. 13Make a knot on both sides.
  14. 14Let it set overnight in an ice bath in your fridge.
  15. 15Portion it with a sharp knife.
  16. 16Lay a slice on a plate and remove the foil.

Ingredients

  • 4 leek
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 8 nori sheet

Equipment

knifecontainerpeelergrateraluminum foiloven