Kashan Leek Flakes, Gourmet and Great Aromatic Seasoning for Food Flavoring 4oz (113g)

These are great! They are very flavorful, and while I agree with the other reviewers who said they can be a little on the dry side if not soaked first, it does not take long to soften them. It depends what you're putting them in, too. I'm pretty lazy, so I have not done any pre-soaking. If you're slow-cooking something that retains heat, like a thick sauce, the leeks will get soft enough without extra help. A short soak in hot water should also be enough before adding them to something quicker cooking.

When I opened the sealed jar, the leek leaves smelled like baled hay. Hubby concurred. He was raised on a ranch and baled/stacked a lot of hay. I was raised on big farms, and my father and brothers also baled/stacked a lot of hay. I tried rehydrating the leaves - even added a bit of sugar which generally helps with rehydrating any vegetable. It still smelled & tasted just like baled hay. I threw it away. Disappointing!!!

The KASHAN GOURMET AROMATIC SEASONING DRIED LEEK FLAKES is actually my first experience cooking with Leeks. I'm vaguely familiar with them, but I couldn't really tell you what they tasted like. First of all, I was surprised at how large this jar is. It is not going to fit in anybody's spice cabinet. This is a big boy. I'm happy to have another flavor at my disposal. I broke up some dry leaves yesterday and sprinkled them over the chicken I was baking. It added aroma and flavor, but because it was subtle, it was slightly overpowered by other spices I used on the chicken. Finding that it adds a subtle, pleasant flavor has encouraged me to try it in many more things. I have a niece who grows leeks, and they are a favorite of hers. After reading the reviews here, I'm realizing that they can be a real pain to work with. This is apparently a great way to impart leek flavor without a lot of effort. I'm looking forward to getting more familiar with leeks, and I'm glad to have something new to try in my cabinet of dried spices and herbs.

I like this, improve the flavor of my cooking’s

One thing is that there are some pieces that are more like stems. Otherwise, good.

Arrived packaged well and exactly as described.

I was expecting this to be so convenient for soup making. But it tastes terrible. When you cook leeks you use the white part, cutting off the green part. This product is all green parts. It tastes bitter. What a disappointment. Don't waste your money.

These dried leek flakes are of good quality and fresh. They have a good, natural flavor and aroma. I used some in a soup recipe and they added a nice depth to the taste. They are versatile and flavorful. Great in soups, stews, sauces, eggs, etc. These come in a large plastic jar with a foil seal under the lid. Mine has a best before date of 09/2026. All-natural and preservative-free. No mention of the country of origin though. Anyway, I'm happy with these. They are flavorful and fresh. Competitively priced. Good product.