Ingredients for - Griddled chicory with figs & bitter leaves

1. 2 heads chicory , white or red, halved
2. juice 1 lemon
3. 2 tbsp olive oil
4. 2 fresh figs , halved
5. 2 handfuls mizuna or rocket , or a mix of the two
6. 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
7. 25g parmesan , finely shaved

How to cook deliciously - Griddled chicory with figs & bitter leaves

1 . Stage

Toss the chicory in the lemon juice until completely coated. Heat a griddle until very hot, then griddle the chicory, cut-side down first, turning them halfway through to get nice criss-cross lines. Flip over and griddle briefly on the rounded side. Tip straight into a bowl and toss with 1 tbsp of the olive oil.

2 . Stage

To serve, balance the chicory on top of each other, then place 2 fig halves next to it. Dress the other leaves in the balsamic vinegar and remaining olive oil, then scatter around the plate with the Parmesan and serve.