chicory tips

Puntarelle are the ‘heart’ of Catalonian chicory, a vegetable that is very common in Italy, particularly in central and southern Italy. Grown in open fields during the autumn months, it is harvested in February. On the day of harvesting, it is washed and the outer leaves are removed by hand. Next, using a small knife, the tips (puntarelle) are cut off individually, blanched in water and apple cider vinegar, and arranged by hand in jars with the addition of our own extra virgin olive oil.