1 kg of young untreated leeks from the garden* preferably, cleaned and tied in bunches

Leeks in vinaigrette is a chilled starter from northern France and Belgium. Walnut oil and fresh ginger lift what many think is a bland dish. It's summer on a plate, when young leeks are tender and sweet.
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Ingredients for 6 servings

servings
  1. 8 roasted and chopped Grenoble walnuts
  2. 0.9 oz (25 g) fresh ginger peeled and cut into tiny brunoise
  3. walnut oil and cider or rice vinegar (3 spoonfuls of oil for 1 of vinegar)
  4. coarse sea salt
  5. fine salt and freshly ground pepper