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( Allium tuberosum )



Description

The Chinese Leek belongs to the family of Liliaceae. Its small seed is black coloured and irregularly prismatic-shaped; each gram contains about 200 seeds. Chinese leek sprouts require quite a long time to grow: the complete germination takes about two weeks.

Properties

They are rich in Vitamin A, B, C, E and minerals, especially calcium, phosphorus iron, sulphur and magnesium. They have good curative properties: they help reduce cholesterol and reinforce the immune system, have a good antiseptic power and are effective as tonic for the nerves and as weak laxative.

Use

Chinese Leek sprouts can be used for flavouring salads, meat and fish; they are delicious in soups, omelettes and “polenta” (thick maize porridge), added just before serving.

One of the many recipes

Sea bass carpaccio with Chinese Leek sprouts - 100 gr sea bass fillet, finely sliced - 30 gr Chinese Leek sprouts - 1 ripe tomato, cubed - 10 gr coarse salt - 50 gr extra virgin olive oil - A little lemon juice - 1 hot pepper, cut in very thin rings Place the sea bass carpaccio on a large dish. In a mortar, crash the cubed tomato with salt, olive oil and little lemon juice in order to get a coarse pesto which will be put on the fish. Garnish with sprouts and hot pepper rings. Serve with toasted bread.