Marinade baby leeks

32	Trimmed leeks
200ml	White wine vinegar
2 tsp	Black peppercorns
4	Bay leaves
4	Cloves garlic
1 pinch	Saffron
8 sprigs	Thyme
500ml	Olive oil

Method

1.     Wash the leeks

2.     Combine the vinegar, peppercorns, bay leaves, garlic, saffron& thyme

3.     Bring to the boil & cool to room temperature, add the olive oil

4.     Blanch the leeks in boiling water until al dente

5.     Dry the leeks, pour over the marinade & refrigerate for at least 4 hours