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Should You Wash Endive?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 6 min read
Should You Wash Endive?

No Need To Wash — Great Raw Or Cooked
Once you're ready to use endive, there's no need to wash it. The leaves have not been exposed to soil and are harvested and packed under sanitary conditions. For appetizers requiring a whole leaf just trim the bottom and separate the leaves.

Do you need to wash endives?

Endive, unlike some of its leafier cousins (we're looking at you frisée), is extremely easy to clean. Simply remove two or three outermost leaves and chop off the very bottom of the base. No rinsing, washing, or salad spinners necessary.

Can you eat the whole endive?

Broad-leafed endive, familiarly known as escarole, is delicious raw or cooked. ... Belgian endive can be eaten raw or cooked. The leaves are crunchy and slightly bitter though the flavor mellows a bit when it is cooked and even gets a bit sweet.

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Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.