Sides

Grilled Witlof Stuffed with Goat’s Cheese, Winter Lettuce, Ginger and Sesame

The perfect accompaniment to roasted duck or grilled salmon.

Serves: 4.
Prep Time: 15 minutes.
Cooking Time: 25 minutes.

Ingredients

• 2 witlof, halved
• 1 Treviso™ radicchio, sliced
• 1 baby endive, sliced
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds, roasted
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 100g soft goat's cheese
• 100ml fresh orange juice
• 30ml olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 8 walnuts, halved

Cooking Instructions

• Sprinkle sesame seeds on baking tray and lightly roast in 180°C oven, about 5 minutes.
• In a saucepan bring orange juice and ginger to the boil. Simmer till syrupy, about 10 minutes.
• Remove centres from the witlof and slice finely, reserve outer leaves.
• Heat 30ml oil in a pan and fry sliced witlof, Treviso™ radicchio and baby endive till soft. Cool and add goat's cheese and reduced orange juice. Mix well.
• Divide mixture between four witlof halves, sprinkle with sesame seeds and drizzle with honey. Place on a baking sheet and grill till warm and caramelised, about 3 minutes.
• Serve each topped with walnut half.