Egg-fried chichory

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  • By Dr. Ayfer Tan, BFN Turkey

INGREDIENTS

500g of fresh chicory
1 onion
2 cloves of garlic
3 tomatoes
2 eggs
Olive oil
Salt
Black pepper

Preparation
Chop the onion and garlic, add to a pan and sauté with olive oil. Then add the cleaned, washed and chopped chicory along with the chopped and peeled tomatoes. Leave to cook on low heat with the lid closed. After 15-20 minutes add salt. Once the herbs are soft, mix the beaten eggs and stir rapidly. Cook for 5-10 minutes and add black pepper. Serve hot. If desired, the dish can be served with yoghurt.

RELATED SPECIES

Cichorium intybus

Common name: Common Chicory
Local name: Hindibag, Yabani hindiba