When handling leeks you need to remove the bottom and the withered leaves at the top end. The roots of leeks are older and lose more water, which makes them less flavorful, and the withered top end of the leek should also be removed.

When leeks are cleaned, use water to remove the dirt on its surface, gently rub it clean with your hands, do not rub it vigorously it will rot the leeks and affect the taste. Leeks in the preservation, it will be sealed with plastic wrap into the refrigerator can be. The leeks should not be kept for too long, up to five days.

Chives selection skills:

1. Buy leeks should be soft and tender, and the plant looks relatively fat. Good quality leeks have no rotten leaves, rich in fragrant flavor.

2. If the leeks look soft, then do not buy, such leeks are generally placed for a longer period of time, so it will look very soft, and eat less moisture, the taste is not very good.

3. Buy leeks to buy a better degree of integrity, do not buy a particularly messy look. Such leeks will be more troublesome to deal with, both cleaning and cutting time is more laborious. In addition, try not to buy the surface of the leek sprayed with water, such leeks eat taste is not very good, and not easy to store, it is easy to rot.