Simple Potato Gratin With Leeks

SIMPLE POTATO GRATIN WITH LEEKS

 

Serves 4

  • 1 lb (450 g) waxy-variety potatoes

  • butter

  • 1 lb (450 g) leeks, washed and thinly sliced

  • 3 tbs parsley, chopped

  • 1/2 pt (275 ml) chicken stock or water

  • salt, pepper

  1. Slice the potatoes very finely, wash, drain and dry in a tea towel.

  2. Butter the gratin dish and make alternate layers of potato and leek sprinkling each layer with parsley and seasoning.

  3. Finish with the potatoes, pour over the stock, dot with butter and bake at 350F/180C/gas mark 4 for 1 hour.

  4. This is also good with a topping of grated Parmesan.

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