Cookery Wok – Cook that Perfect Dish

Most of the time, chicory is too harshly flavored for some tastes. But no worry, simmering it before baking would eliminates any bitterness, giving it a mild flavor which is just nice !

Ingredients :-

• 4 heads chicory
• 25 g ( 1 oz or 2 tablespoon ) butter
• 50 g ( 2 oz ) Emmenthal or Cheddar cheese, sliced
• 250 m1/8 lI oz/1 cup vegetable stock ( or chicken stock )
• 4 slices Parma ham
• 75 g ( 3 oz or 6 tablespoon ) mascarpone cheese
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Serving Information:-

• Serve for 4pax

Preparation Processes

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C ( 350°F/ Gas 4 ).
2. Grease an ovenproof dish.
3. Trim the heads of chicory and remove the central cores.
4. Melt the butter in a large saucepan and gently saute the chicory over a moderate heat for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the outer leaves begin to turn transparent.
5. Add the stock and a little seasoning, bring to the boil and then cover and simmer gently for 5-6 minutes until the chicory is almost tender.
6. Remove the chicory using a slotted spoon.
7. Lay out the Parma ham slices and place one piece of chicory on each of the slices.
8. Roll up and place, side by side, in a single layer in the prepared dish.
9. Simmer the stock until it is reduced by about half and then remove from the heat.
10. Stir in the mascarpone and pour the sauce over the chicory.
11. Lay the slices of Emmenthal or Cheddar over the top and bake for about 15 minutes until the top is golden and the sauce is bubbling.
12. Serve while HOT !