Sauteed Leeks

4 or 5 leeks

1- 2 tablespoons butter

1-2 teaspoons brown sugar

Remove the outer layer of leaves from the leeks. Cut the green tops off and the root then slice the leeks crosswise, in about 1cm slices. Put the cut leeks into a bowl of cold water and soak to clean properly. Drain in a colander before frying.

Heat a tablespoon of butter in a frying pan. When melted add the leeks with a good sprinkle of salt. Shake a couple of teaspoons of brown sugar over the leeks. Stir the leeks around in the pan until they soften and take on a lovely golden colour.