Half-Raw Half-Cooked Endives with Chorizo Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 endives
• 1 chorizo sausage
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut off the endive stems and slice them in half lengthwise.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the endives and cook for 5-7 minutes, until they start to brown.
4. Slice the chorizo sausage and add it to the skillet together with the minced garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the sausage is slightly crispy.
5. Mix the honey and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Pour the mixture over the endives and chorizo and toss to coat.
6. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes, until the endives are soft but still slightly crispy.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot as a side dish or appetizer.

Verdict

This dish is a unique and flavorful combination of slightly bitter endives and spicy chorizo sausage. The half-raw half-cooked preparation adds both texture and depth of flavor. The sweet and tangy honey and apple cider vinegar glaze ties all the flavors together nicely. It’s a great dish to impress your guests at a dinner party.

Serving Suggestions

This dish can be served as a side dish to any meat or fish main course. It can also be served as an appetizer, accompanied by some crusty bread. A glass of red wine would be a great complement to this dish.