They seem to be awfully close in taste and I didn't want to add both to my veg mix (potato, green beans in olive oil and tomato sauce) fearing it would be too strong a flavor. I always use red onion but decided since to use leeks instead. Hope it wasn't a bad decision.
2007-04-18 03:42:20 · 7 answers · asked by expat g 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Leaks have a much milder flavor then red onion. You will actually get a milder, slightly sweeter onion flavor with the leak.
You may find you like it better in some dishes.
2007-04-18 03:53:32 · answer #1 · answered by buggerhead 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Leeks have a milder flavor than onions and I use them quite often. My favorite is potato soup. I saute sliced and rinsed leeks in a bit of margarine in my soup pot. Then I add my diced potates and water to cover and cook till potatoes are done. (my seasonings are chicken bouillon, salt, pepper, celery seed, and a bit of garlic.)
Then mix 1 or 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup and a can of milk and slowly add to soup. Heat to simmering. Adjust seasonings. VERY GOOD!
2007-04-18 14:05:43 · answer #2 · answered by missingora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In your recipe, I think they would be great. But onions and leeks are 2 very different vegetables. If you sauteed something in onions for example, you can't use the leeks.
Good luck
2007-04-18 10:47:35 · answer #3 · answered by Mouchie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are very close I think Leeks are a bit stronger? I think you did ok though! Should still be great!
2007-04-18 10:47:30 · answer #4 · answered by bbmk333 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use both...leek and onion in pasta..yum
2007-04-18 15:08:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you made a good choice.It will come out fine.Thanks for 2.
2007-04-18 12:25:07 · answer #6 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just use a little less
2007-04-18 10:46:04 · answer #7 · answered by jknapp52055 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋