Vegetables · Food pairing guide
What goes with Chicory?
Pale forced chicory forms a tightly packed head of juicy ribs and thinner leaf tips. Here the kitchen reference is Belgian endive or witloof. Its clean bitterness, restrained sweetness and crisp wateriness differ from the roast character of chicory root and the more fibrous leaves of open green chicory. The compact base can hold a cooked half together.
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What pairs well with Chicory?
Fruit can bring a juicy sweet counterpoint, nuts a dry crunch and cheese a salty, creamy interruption to the bitter finish. Choose one dominant balancing direction before adding further accents. With cooked heads, leave some browned surface exposed; with raw leaves, use a light dressing that reaches the ribs without pooling. Gentle fish benefits from a smaller, tender portion of chicory.
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