Fried Chicory - {Cicorie Fritte}

Recipe Ingredients

8 lbs	3632g / 128oz	Chicory heads - still in bunches (small)
3/4 cup	177ml	Extra-virgin olive oil
		Sea salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
2		Lemons - zested

Recipe Instructions

Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.

Drop the chicory into the water and cook until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and refresh the chicory in a cold water bath. Drain well on paper towels.

In a 12- to 14-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil until smoking. Saute the chicory, still in bunches, until browned and crispy. Remove to paper towels and season with salt and lemon zest.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali - (Show # MB-2C22) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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