how many grams in a tablespoon of leeks?

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• How much leek is in a tablespoon?
  About 5.75 g of finely chopped white and light-green leek. That's roughly a thin half-inch length of one stalk, minced. For a two-egg omelet or a frittata for one, 1-2 tablespoons of softened leek gives you the allium note without the bite of raw onion, and it cooks through in the time the eggs take to set.
• Can I use leeks raw by the tablespoon?
  Only the pale parts. The dark green tops are too fibrous raw, but a tablespoon of finely minced white leek can stand in for shallot in a mustardy vinaigrette or get folded into a soft cheese spread. Soak the mince in cold water for a few minutes first if you want to mellow the sulfur edge before it hits the dressing.
• Why do savory pancake recipes spec leek by the tablespoon?
  Because a little goes a long way and the batter has to stay pourable. Korean pajeon and similar scallion-style pancakes sometimes swap in 2-4 tablespoons of finely sliced leek per pancake — enough to flavor the batter and crisp at the edges without weighing the disc down or leaching too much water onto the pan.

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