Grilled Radicchio Recipe

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A vibrant reddish purple member of the chicory family, radicchio has a fresh, bitter flavor that mellows deliciously when it is grilled until tender. A wedge makes a great side dish for grilled meat; try it with veal chops.

Preparation
  1. Preheat coals.
  2. Cut the radicchio heads in half. Brush all over with half the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. 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.

COOKING: Grilled Radicchio: Meredith Molli, La Medusa, Seattle WA

Perfectly Grilled Radicchio 🔗

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Prep: 0 20min0

Total: 0 1h30min0

Serving Size: 1 of 16 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 16 servings, calories 342, Fat 33g, Saturated Fat 7g, Carbohydrate 4g, Fiber 0g, Sugar 2g, Protein 7g, Cholesterol 22mg, Sodium 224mg

Ingredients:

  • 4 heads radicchio
  • 12 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 pound mozzarella, cut into 16 pieces
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instruction:

  1. 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.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except the mozzarella. Mix well.
  3. Prepare a hot fire in your grill, or heat a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. If making radicchio in advance: Before the party, have the radicchio drained and marinated in the vinaigrette in the refrigerator.

FAQ

How do you cook radicchio so it’s not bitter?

Elise started Simply Recipes in 2003 and ran the website until 2019. Grilled radicchio has a deliciously nutty flavor and a vibrant purple color. Add some olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and grated Pecorino, and you’ve got an easy side dish in minutes.

How do you make radicchio taste good?

Roasted radicchio is a side dish that requires little more adornment than a simple drizzle of aged balsamico and extra-virgin olive oil. Serve with fresh burrata and grilled bread to complement. Cooking radicchio reduces its bitterness and brings out a mellow sweetness similar to red cabbage.

Should you soak radicchio?

We found that at least 30 minutes of soaking was required to tame the vegetable’s bite, and to further reduce the bitterness, we cut the radicchio into fine shreds before soaking, as the greater amount of exposed surface area allows more bitter compounds to leach out.

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