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The « chicon » and its culinary traditions.
In our Belgium, this vegetable which is called “endive” can be found in different
dishes for the pleasure of our taste buds. Here are some examples:
the chicory tart Chicory gratin
or endive-ham gratin rolls
« chicon » leaves shrimp (as appetizers) chicory salad
Braised chicory Chicory soup
Belgians remain the world biggest endives eaters:
8 kg per year per capita
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