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Fried chicory, oranges and dates
Serves 6 Starters and mains
Ingredients
- 6 chicory heads
- 150g dates
- 2-3tbsp salted butter
- 2 oranges, plus juice 1 orange
- 6tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
Method
Cut each head of chicory into 6 long wedges. Cut the dates in half and remove the stones. Melt the butter in a frying pan placed over a medium heat and fry the chicory wedges on all sides. Remove them from the pan and place on a plate. Now fry the dates in the same pan.
To prepare the oranges, cut a slice from the top and bottom, until you can see the segments. Place each on a worktop and slice the skin and white pith off, working from top to bottom, following the curve of the fruit and rotating the orange to remove it all. Cut the oranges in half and then into slices.
Arrange the warm fried chicory and dates on a serving platter. Add the orange slices, then pour over the orange juice and sprinkle with the parsley and some sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper. Serve while still warm.
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