Soft chicory with nutmeg and brown sugar

Ingredients (for 4 to 6 people):

24 small, open-ground chicons (approx. 10 cm)
3 to 4 tablespoons of brown sugar (according to your preference)
1 tablespoon of butter
Freshly grated nutmeg (to taste)
Salt
About 0.5 cm of water at the bottom of the pan

Preparation :

Prepare the chicory:
Cut the base (the “foot”) of the chicory by about 2 mm.
Using the tip of a knife, cut and remove the central core of the foot, which is often more bitter.
Wash the chicory thoroughly and drain it.
Melt the butter:
In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the ingredients:
Place the chicory tightly, side by side, in the pan.
Sprinkle with salt, grated nutmeg and brown sugar to taste.
Pour water into the bottom of the pan.
Covered cooking:
Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
Turn and simmer:
Carefully turn the chicory over, then continue cooking over low heat for another 10 minutes.
Return again if necessary.
Final cooking:
Simmer over very low heat until the chicory is tender and lightly caramelized.
💡 Tip: Stick a thin knife into a chicory — if it goes in without resistance, it's ready.
Monitor humidity:
Add a little water during cooking if necessary to prevent sticking.

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