Chicory with anchovy
This simple snack showcases all five of the fundamental flavours: sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami. Easy to prepare, but quite complex in flavour. A very surprising result prepared with the humblest of ingredients.
Makes 40.
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Ingredients
|
150 |
gram |
chicory heads |
|
40 |
|
separated chicory leaves |
|
40 |
|
anchovies |
|
2 |
tbsp |
mayonnaise |
|
1 |
tbsp |
ginger syrup |
|
1 |
tsp |
lemon, juiced |
|
As needed: |
|
salt and pepper |
Preparation method
- Chop the chicory into fine dice (brunoise) and dress with mayonnaise, ginger syrup, and lemon juice, and season with pepper and salt.
- Fill the chicory leaves with the chicory salad and top each with an anchovy fillet.
Serving suggestions
- Serve on its own as a snack or amuse-bouche.
- As a side dish to main dishes, e.g. with mackerel, cod and a potato component.
- Delicious in a composition with components of sardine, pinenut, and raisins.