Is endive a lettuce and what is size n shape of leaf?

Question

Is endive a lettuce and what is size n shape of leaf?

Answer 1

yup it comes with white color or violet at the tips. a pointed arrow usually good for garnishing.

Answer 2

Arthur R has you covered, but here's an actual recipe for braised endive. It is unbelievably good.

braised endive

1/3 cup water

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 teaspoon sugar

3/4 teaspoon salt

3 medium Belgian endives (1 lb total), each cut lengthwise into 6 wedges

Bring water, butter, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper to a simmer in a 10-inch heavy skillet. Add endive in 1 layer, then braise, covered, turning wedges over once, 10 minutes.

Remove lid and increase heat to moderately high, then cook, turning over occasionally, until all of liquid is evaporated and endive is very tender and well caramelized, 6 to 8 minutes.

Answer 3

Yes, Endive is a kind if lettuce, It has got an ovel shape with both ends pointed and bitter in taste. The size of the lettuce is around 10 cm.

Answer 4

Sorry Shah but endive is not a lettuce but a member of the chicory family ( although it is classed as a salad item) It has a refreshing but slightly bitter taste - it`s great in salads which contain sweetish tasting foods, it can also be braised with chicken stock, butter & lemon juice for an unusual vegetable dish.