Braised chicory, rustic pâté and toasted breadcrumbs

Pre heat the oven at 220°C

Halve a head of chicory lengthwise and softly braise in butter, season with salt and pepper, then put in the hot oven for 5 mins

Panfry 1 tbsp hacked hazelnuts and 2 tbsp bread crumbs in a glug of olive oil till golden. Season with 1 tsp Dyon mustard, 2 tsp grated aged Gouda cheese, salt and pepper

Cover the chicory with a thick slice of rustic pâté, followed by the bread crumbs

(Here Bart Desmidt's original recipe in Flemish)

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