Cicoria

Ingredienti

• 900 gr (2 lb) chicory
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 4 tbsp Extravirgin olive oil
• chillies (peperoncino)
• salt

Preparazione

1. 1

   Clean the chicory of any wilted or rotten leaves. Wash it accurately under running water.

2. 2

   Place a big pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil. As soon as the water starts boiling add salt and the chicory, pushing with a cooking spoon to submerge all the leaves in the boiling water.

3. 3

   Let it simmer for about 4 minutes or until tender (but not mushy).

4. 4

   Drain the cicoria in a colander and set aside.

5. 5

   Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and stir for a couple of seconds to release the aroma and flavour.

6. 6

   Add peperoncino and quickly stir for 2-3 seconds. Be careful as you don’t want peperoncino to burn out.

7. 7

   Add the cicoria and stir throughly to allow the greens infuse with the oil and garlic mixture.

8. 8

   Adjust with salt to taste and serve warm or at room temperature.