Chicory

Definition: Chicory


Updated 08/01/07 8:01 PM · Posted by partysugar · 7 comments


Chicory
Not to be mistaken for its cousin, endive, chicory is a vegetable with curly bitter tasting leaves that are used as an ingredient in a salad or cooked as greens. The ground, roasted roots are often used as a coffee substitute or added to coffee for more body and aroma.

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