Look For
A tightly furled, crisp specimen which has a fresh look about it. Avoid curly endive with spots of slime or extreme discolouration, which indicate that the greens were not handled well.
To Store
They are more enjoyable when combined with other vegetables. Its strong taste enhances spring mixes or salads of greens and can also be used to garnish cheese platters or smoked fish. Eat it braised, raw, sautéed or stewed.
To Prepare
Remove outer wilted leaves. Rinse. Cut head in half lengthwise and remove core. Cut into wedges or shred. Boil, microwave, steam or stir-fry.