Simply fried and lightly salted, they are near impossible to improve upon.

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These tartines call for butter that is lightly salted and almost funky-tasting.

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Put them in a saucepan with lightly salted water to cover, bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the leeks are very tender, about 20 minutes.

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