This caramelised chicory recipe sees the bitter leaves charred in a pan before being braised in star anise-infused orange juice and stock until tender. The walnuts and shallots on top add crunch, while the crumbled Stilton lends a salty, creamy finish.
Sprinkle the cut sides with a little brown sugar and the smoked salt. Place a large deep-sided nonstick frying pan over a medium heat and place the chicory cut-side down in the pan
Cook until a nice dark caramelised colour, then add the orange juice infusion and bring to the boil. Turn the heat down a little and place a lid over the pan
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Once the liquid has reduced and thickened slightly and the chicory is tender, remove from the heat
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Serve the chicory on a platter cut-side up and drizzle with the syrupy juices left in the pan
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Finish with a sprinkling of the walnuts, crispy onions, orange zest and crumbled Stilton
