Caramelised Witlof and Walnut Salad

Witlof is one of the trademark vegetables of traditional Dutch cooking. This is what it looks like:


It is also known as chicory. It is usually used in casseroles, but my favourite way of preparing it is caramelising it and serving it with some walnuts. Walnuts and witlof really go well together. It seems to be one of those natural combinations.


Caramelised Witlof and Walnut Salad (serves 1):

1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp plant-based butter
3 heads of witlof
1/2 cup of walnut
some lettuce leaves
1 tbsp fresh parsley
salt and pepper, to taste

Take off the base of the witlof and cut out the hard core. Sauté the leaves in the butter and sugar for 8-10 minutes or until caramelised. Stir in some parsley and add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with walnuts and lettuce leaves. I used iceberg lettuce, but use whatever takes your fancy.