on cooking

cut the leeks down the middle
but not all the way
just deep enough
to rinse out the earth

soften the onions in the pan
then add some fine flour
just enough
to absorb the onion milk

squash the garlic 
under the blade of a broad knife
before removing the husk
then chop the crushed clove
to release the flavour

choose a single iron pan
tempered, oiled
large enough for the ingredients
to be spread out evenly cook
to save on washing up

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CLP 05/02/2025