How to Prepare Leeks

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1. Cut off the greens and the hairy root end. Rinse with water.
2. Cut the white in half lengthwise. Rinse under running water. As you rinse, leaf through the membranes to release any sand.
3. Slice or julienne leeks.

From "COOKING" book by James Peterson.

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