LEEK, ASPARAGUS, SMOKED SALMON TERRINE

Steps:

• Blanch the asparagus in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until bright green and just tender.
• Remove and plunge into cold water, drain well.
• Finely chop the white section of the leeks to give 1 cup.
• In a large pan, melt the butter, add white leeks and cook for 2 minutes or until soften, cool.
• Slice the green section lengthwise into long ribbon like leaves.
• Blanch in boiling water for 1-2 minutes or until softened, then plunge into cold water, drain well.
• Combine with the Philly, salmon, rind, juice, horseradish, and seasonings in a large bowl until combined.
• Line an 11cm x 21cm loaf pan with plastic wrap.
• Layer the leek ribbons across the pan ensuring they overlap by 1 cm.
• Spoon half the Philly mixture evenly into the pan, top with the asparagus spears, then spoon in the remaining Philly.
• Fold the leek ends over the filling to enclose, trim if necessary.
• Chill until firm.
• Invert onto a serving plate.
• Serve sliced.