Is it safe to eat leeks that have gone to seed

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Is it safe to eat leeks that have gone to seed
« on: June 16, 2012, 14:08 »
Is it safe to eat leeks that have gone to seed?
They are last years leeks and just want to check before I make soup with them that they will be ok to use.

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Re: Is it safe to eat leeks that have gone to seed
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2012, 14:12 »
They should be absolutely fine in soup  :D
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Re: Is it safe to eat leeks that have gone to seed
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2012, 14:12 »
Yes, if you get a tough stalk it doesn't matter as it's still good for the gravy or stock and you can hoik it out before dishing up  :)

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Re: Is it safe to eat leeks that have gone to seed
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2012, 15:42 »
Thanks for your answers. Just to make sure when I have come to prepare them for the soup the centre is solid. Are they still ok?

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Re: Is it safe to eat leeks that have gone to seed
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2012, 15:49 »
yes.........either remove the solid inside before cooking or whizz the soup up afterwards  :)

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Re: Is it safe to eat leeks that have gone to seed
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2012, 16:55 »
The core can be tough so you can omit it as it's done its work in flavouring the dish, or risk it and whizz it up. It depends who its for. If it's for posh dinner guests I'd take it out  :D

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Re: Is it safe to eat leeks that have gone to seed
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2012, 20:34 »
The core can be tough so you can omit it as it's done its work in flavouring the dish, or risk it and whizz it up. It depends who its for. If it's for posh dinner guests I'd take it out  :D

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Re: Is it safe to eat leeks that have gone to seed
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2012, 13:56 »
Well I don't either but I know some folks do  :D


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