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Braised Endives

This is one of the recipes that show how Jews have adapted a local French dish to conform to their dietary laws. Though often sautéed with lardons, braised endives are also frequently served without the bacon in Jewish homes in France, as a first course or as a vegetable side dish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 servings

Ingredients

6 Belgian endives
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter or pareve margarine
1 tablespoon olive oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Wash off the endives, but do not dry: just shake off the water. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Put the butter and olive oil in a frying pan, and set over medium heat. Add the endives with their water, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, turning them occasionally with tongs.

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