Grilled Radicchio With Endive Watercress And Spicy Peanut Vinaigrette Food

GRILLED ENDIVE AND RADICCHIO WITH GORGONZOLA AND SAGE-INFUSED OLIVE OIL

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to high heat.
• Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan until hot. Add the sage and allow the sage to infuse its flavor into the oil. Remove from the heat when the sage becomes fragrant and slightly crispy, a few minutes.
• Grill the endive and radicchio until slightly wilted with good grill marks, about 4 minutes per side. Turn the endive and radicchio cut-side up and top with the gorgonzola. Close the lid and grill until the cheese has softened, 2 minutes.
• Remove the endive and radicchio to a platter. Drizzle the infused olive oil over the top. Serve immediately.

PERFECTLY GRILLED RADICCHIO

Steps:

• Cut the radicchio in quarters lengthwise, being sure to keep some of the stem attached to each quarter. Trim off any dark bits of stem. Submerge the radicchio quarters in ice water for 1 hour to remove some bitterness. Put a plate on top of the radicchio to keep them under water.
• In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except the mozzarella. Mix well.
• Prepare a hot fire in your grill, or heat a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Drain the radicchio and place them on paper towels to absorb remaining water. Open up the leaves and spoon the olive oil mixture inside. Place the radicchio quarters on a baking sheet and pour the remaining marinade mixture. Season generously with salt and pepper.
• Grill the radicchio until browned on the outside but still raw in the center, 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Be careful, as the oil mixture may flame up.
• When the radicchio begins to brown, pull from the grill, open up a section of each portion and place a slice of mozzarella inside. Place quarters back onto the sheet pan and place the pan directly on the grill for 5 minutes to melt the cheese. Drizzle any leftover dressing over the top of the grilled radicchio and serve warm.
• If making radicchio in advance: Before the party, have the radicchio drained and marinated in the vinaigrette in the refrigerator.

SPICY WATERCRESS WITH GINGER

Steps:

• Remove the tough stems from 2 bunches watercress; wash and dry well, then transfer to a bowl. Heat 3 tablespoons peanut oil in a small skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon chopped peeled ginger, 1 minced garlic clove and 2 teaspoons Sriracha and stir-fry 30 seconds. Carefully stir in 2 tablespoons rice vinegar. Pour the warm dressing over the watercress and toss. Season with salt.

GRILLED RADICCHIO AND ENDIVE

Steps:

• Heat grill until it is medium hot. Slice the radicchio lengthwise into six wedges. Slice the Belgian endives lengthwise into four wedges. Using a pastry brush, brush the olive oil over all sides of the radicchio and endive wedges. Sprinkle radicchio and endive wedges with salt and pepper. Place the radicchio and endive wedges on the grill, away from direct flame. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden and tender, 6 to 8 minutes depending on heat of grill. Serve immediately.

GRILLED RADICCHIO

Steps:

• Preheat coals.
• Cut the radicchio heads in half. Brush all over with half the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Place the radicchio on a rack and grill, turning once, until the leaves are lightly charred and wilted. Sprinkle with the remaining oil, vinegar and thyme leaves and serve.

GRILLED RADICCHIO WITH FONTINA

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium, around 160C. Lie the radicchio on a baking sheet and season. Whisk the oil and vinegar together, then drizzle over the radicchio. Grill for 5-8 mins, turning regularly - you want the veg to be softened and cooked through, but not too charred.
• Serve on a large platter, topped with a scattering of thyme leaves and the fontina. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and balsamic vinegar, season, then serve.

GRILLED RADICCHIO

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place radicchio in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt; toss to coat.
• Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, mustard, and vinegar in a separate bowl. Set aside.
• Grill radicchio on the preheated grill for 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle reserved dressing over the top. Serve immediately.