Humble Asparagus Dish

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Step 1

Trim off the root end and the tough dark green parts of the leek, keeping only the white and pale green sections. Cut the leek in half lengthwise, then slice each half into thin strips.

Step 2

Pour some water into a saucepan, add a splash of white wine and a pinch of salt, then bring it all to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

Step 3

Once it’s simmering, add the leek slices, lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and let them cook until they’re tender when pierced with a fork—this should take about 15 minutes.

Step 4

While the leeks are cooking, rinse the capers under cold running water for a few minutes to wash away the briny flavor.

Step 5

Drain the leeks and arrange them on plates. Drizzle with your favorite vinaigrette, scatter the rinsed capers on top, and serve everything warm.