Sugar loaf chicory ^{also organic}

Sugar loaf chicory, also known as chicory salad or meat weed, is descended from radicchio and chicory. Its relationship to the endive means that sugar loaf chicory also contains large amounts of bitter compounds.

Sugar loaf chicory – Fresh from Pfalzmarkt

Use

Sugar loaf chicory can be prepared like a lettuce The slightly bitter taste can be tempered by soaking it in lukewarm water or it can be chopped up and used in a salad with fruit. Cooked, the vegetable can be prepared with cream or cheese. This regulates the bitter compounds.

Storage

With the outer leaves removed, sugar loaf chicory can be stored in a cool, dark place for several weeks. It should also be dry and well ventilated. A cellar is ideal. Sugar loaf chicory can also be stored in the crisper drawer of the fridge.