Sheryl Rosen writes:

>What exactly does chicory do for coffee?
>
>I never understood that. Chicory is a leafy green, isn't it? How would
>dilluting your coffee grounds with a leafy green vegetable be preferable to
>straight coffee.
>
>Not being argumentative, just don't really understand what it is and would
>like to know.

chicory [CHIHK-uh-ree]
This relative of the ENDIVE has curly, bitter-tasting leaves that are often
used as part of a salad or cooked as greens. In the United States, early endive
is sometimes erroneously called chicory. Chicory is available year-round.
Choose leaves that are brightly colored and crisp. Store unwashed greens in an
airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Today's trendy RADICCHIO
is a red-leafed Italian chicory.

Roasted chicory (also called succory ) comes from the roasted, ground roots of
some varieties of chicory. It's used as a coffee substitute, and added to some
coffees for body and aroma and as an "extender." This coffee-chicory blend is
often referred to as "New Orleans" or "Creole" coffee and is a popular beverage
in Louisiana.

© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995
based on THE FOOD LOVER'S COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.



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