Chickory Endive Fritte -- Torzelli
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

8 small chicory heads -- still in each bunch (or substitute small frisee)
1/2 cup virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
2 medium lemons -- zest of
 

Preparation:

Bring 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Drop chicory into water and cook until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and refresh in cold water bath. Drain well on towels. In a 12- to 14-inch sauté pan, heat olive oil until smoking. Fry chicory, still in bunches, until quite brown and crispy. Remove to paper towels and season with salt, pepper and lemonzest. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5702)