Ingredients

  • 8 sm. chicory heads, still in each bunch (or substitute sm. frisee)
  • 1/2 cup virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 lemons, zest of

Method

  • Bring 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tbsp.
  • salt.
  • Drop chicory into water and cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove and refresh in cold water bath.
  • Drain well on towels.
  • In a 12- to 14-inch saute 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 lemon zest.