Radicchio can be used in many ways in the kitchen. In this article we would like to show you a recipe on how to make radicchio fried and full of flavor.

You probably know radicchio as a salad ingredient. With this recipe you can also prepare the radicchio fried wonderfully.

It belongs to the chicory family and is particularly rich in vitamins, minerals and bitter substances as well as secondary plant substances. In particular, vitamin C, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium and anthocyanins are included.

Raddichio is mainly grown in Italy and can be found in supermarkets all year round. However, we recommend that you buy your ingredients from seasonal and regional cultivation, because this way you avoid long transport routes and CO2 emissions. In Germany, radicchio is in season between June and October. You can find a larger overview of other types of fruit and vegetables in our seasonal calendar. In addition, we recommend that you buy the ingredients in organic quality if possible. This is how you can avoid chemical-synthetic pesticides.

A recipe for fried radicchio

Ingredients:

1Radicchio
2 clove(s) garlic
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tbsp almond butter
0.5 EL horn syrup
0.5 tsp salt
1 pinch(s) of pepper

Directions:

Wash the radicchio and cut it lengthwise into four equal pieces. Remove the stalk.
Peel the garlic and cut it into pieces as fine as possible. Alternatively, you can also press it and use it accordingly in the third step.
Mix together the 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, almond butter, maple syrup, and salt and pepper. To help the ingredients mix better, add a small sip of warm to hot water.
Spread the marinade evenly over the cut surfaces of the four radicchio pieces, so that some of the marinade can penetrate into the interior when frying.
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan. Fry the radicchio for about 2 to 3 minutes per side over medium heat.
Now you can serve the fried radicchio.