Braised White Chicory

Name: Braised White Chicory
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 - 2
Ingredients: 2 white chicory outer leaves removed and cut in half lengthways; 25g butter; A splash of olive oil; 150ml vegetable or chicken stock; A squeeze of lemon juice; Salt and pepper, to season; 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped

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Servings

1 - 2

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

If you’re a little bit wary of the bitterness of endives, this is the chicory recipe that will make you fall in love with them. They’re braised in stock until soft, caramelised and sweet. This makes a great side dish for sausages or meaty fish, such as cod. Make sure to use good stock, as it’s important for the flavour of the finished dish.

Ingredients

Braised White Chicory

2 white chicory outer leaves removed and cut in half lengthways
25g butter
A splash of olive oil
150ml vegetable or chicken stock
A squeeze of lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to season
1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped

Directions

Method

Blanch the chicory: For 2 minutes in boiling salted water, then drain.
Fry the chicory: Heat the butter and olive oil in a frying pan on medium heat. Fry the chicory face-side down until caramelised - around 5 minutes.
Braise the chicory: Add the lemon juice, chicken stock and salt & pepper, then cover with a lid. Continue to cook on low heat for 18 minutes.
Garnish & serve: Scatter the finely chopped chives over the braised chicory to finish the dish.