1 The day before you want to serve this dish, cut the leeks from top to root and wash thoroughly under cold running water. 2  Thinly slice them on the diagonal and put into plastic bags and chill until ready to cook.3  To serve, put a large pan over a medium heat, add the butter and let it melt over the base of the pan. The day before you want to serve this dish, cut the leeks from top to root and wash thoroughly under cold running water. 2  Thinly slice them on the diagonal and put into plastic bags and chill until ready to cook.
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