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Description/Taste
Belgian endive is shaped like a torpedo and grows to about six inches in length. It has tender white leaves with either yellow or red-colored leaf edges. The leaves offer a soft texture and delicate crunch with a pleasantly bitter flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Belgian endive is available year-round with a peak season in the winter months.
Current Facts
Belgian endive and endive are both in the chicory genus. However, Belgian endive is botanically known as part of Chichorium intybus and is grown from chicory roots in a dark environment, while endive is botanically known as Cichorium endive and grown in the fields as a green curly lettuce. Belgian endive is also known as Witloof chicory (Flemish for ‘white leaf’) and in Belgium by the nickname, white gold.
Nutritional Value
Belgian endive is a source of thiamin, potassium, calcium, magnesium, vitamins B6 and C, as well as folate and copper. It also contains intybin which is not only responsible for the bitter taste of the leaves but is also known to be an appetite stimulant and a digestive aid. When consumed in large amounts Belgian endive can also act as a diuretic and laxative.
Applications
While Belgian endive is commonly used raw in recipes it is also versatile in cooked preparations. Roast whole or halved endive with olive oil until softened and serve as a side dish with grated cheese. Grill endive halves and add to cooked grains or serve atop pizza. Add chopped or halved to tarts, quiche, soups, stews and stir-fries. When raw it can be chopped and used in a salad or individual leaves can be stuffed with other complimentary ingredients as a canapé. Braising Belgian endive in butter will slightly mellow the bitterness of the vegetable. The bitter flavor of Belgian endive pairs well with onion, pear, apple, cranberries, herbs such as basil and thyme, walnuts, pecans, butter, cream based sauces, olive oil, bacon lardons, prosciutto, lamb, poultry and gorgonzola, manchengo, blue and feta cheeses. Endive will keep refrigerated for one to two weeks.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In the United States Belgian endive is considered to be a gourmet and expensive vegetable and typically used raw in salads or as an appetizer consisting of individually stuffed leaves. In its native France and in the Netherlands Belgian endive is an inexpensive, commonly consumed winter and spring vegetable and used most often in hot preparations and on occasion raw in salads. There are several classic French dishes that call for Belgian endive such as endive au gratin and braised endives.
Geography/History
Modern cultivation of Belgian endive was first discovered in the 1830's by Jan Lammers a Belgian chicory farmer, who stored the roots in his cellar for drying to use as a coffee substitute. However, after several months, he found the roots had sprouted small white leaves, which he tasted and found tender, moist, and pleasingly bitter. It took another few decades to commercially cultivate this 'witloof'. The chicory is grown from seeds, the roots are harvested, and taken indoors to grow again in a dark environment, using a labor-intensive growing technique called "blanching" to produce the Belgium endive. Commercially grown Belgian endive is exported mainly from western Europe with Belgium contributing the largest share.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| O'Brien's Pub | San Diego CA | 858-715-1745 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Salvatore's | San Diego CA | 619-544-1865 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Monteferante Foods | Vista CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Mangia Mangia | CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Barbusa | San Diego CA | 619-297-6333 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Miho Gastrotruck Delivery | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Seasalt | Del Mar CA | 858-755-7100 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Convivial Catering | San Diego CA | 760-828-8762 |
| Trattoria Positano | Cardiff CA | 760-320-111 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 702-683-7590 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Ciccia Osteria | San Diego CA | 619-674-4069 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Comercializadora de Especialdides | Ensenada Baja California | 646-128-7028 |
| Root Cellar Catering Co. | San Diego CA | 760-846-2092 |
| Pascucci Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-285-8000 |
| ALMA | San Diego Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Searsucker Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Maretalia Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Four Seasons Foods Catering | San Diego CA | 619-876-6986 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Mr A's Pastry | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-973-9345 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Bankers Hill Bar | San Diego CA | 619-231-0222 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 8589990034 |
| Hilton Mission Bay | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Town & Country Cold Prep | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| Do or Dine Catering | ||
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 619-698-3500 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Leichtag Foundation | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6772 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Belgian Endive. One
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easiest, three is harder.| Our Salty Kitchen |
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Winter Harvest Endive Appetizer Cups |
| Tatyana's Everyday Food |
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Couscous on Endive Leaves |
| Seattle Food Geek |
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Roasted Endive Salad with Prosciutto, Figs and Pistachios |
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Near San Francisco, California, United States635 Portola Drive San Francisco CA 94127 415-664-1600 About 100 days ago, 7/13/19 
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Near San Francisco, California, United States308 Broderick Street San Francisco CA 94117 415-626-4400 About 101 days ago, 7/12/19 
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Near Newport Beach, California, United States3100 W. Balboa Blvd. Newport Beach CA 92663 949-675-2395 About 120 days ago, 6/23/19 
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Near Beverly Hills, California, United States9039 Beverly Blvd West Hollywood CA 90048 310-248-2804 About 121 days ago, 6/23/19 
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Mother’s Market & Kitchen
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States1890 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-631-4741 About 122 days ago, 6/21/19 
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Mount Royal Fine Foods
Near Duluth, Minnesota, United States1600 Woodland Ave Duluth MN 55803 218-728-3665 About 162 days ago, 5/13/19 
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Vons- La Costa
Near San Marcos, California, United States3439 Via Montebello Carlsbad CA 92009 760-633-0114 About 210 days ago, 3/25/19 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 230 days ago, 3/05/19 Sharer's comments : Belgian Endive spotted at Vons. Creekside Market British Columbia, Canada About 434 days ago, 8/13/18 Safeway Near Shoreline, Washington, United States About 540 days ago, 4/29/18 Sharer's comments : Belgian Endive spotted at Safeway. HoDo Near Moorhead, Minnesota, United States About 628 days ago, 1/31/18 Sharer's comments : I spotted Belgian Endive at Hotel Donaldson! |
