Creamy Endives [microwave]
From: Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Oven: 700 watts
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 to 11 minutes
Waiting time: none
These endives can be prepared as for braiseds endives, but cooking juices are prepared into a creamy sauce.
These are just perfect to serve, along with quails and young roasted chicken.
Servings: 3
  • 4 to 6 whole endives
  • 2 tablespoons [30 g] butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 g] sugar
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons [6 g] flour
  • 1 tablespoon [15 g] butter
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] cream
  • Salt and peper, to taste
  • Remove a thin slice at root end of each endive.
  • Remove any withered leaves on top.
  • Wash each endive under cold running water, but do not open-up inside leaves.
  • Wrap endives into paper toweling, to well dry outside leaves.
  • Into a long, microwave-safe dish, melt 2 tablespoons [30 g] butter on 'HIGH' for 3 minutes.
  • Transfer whole endives into dish, rolling each one in golden melted butter.
  • Arrange endives side-by-side, one pointed end towards one side, the other towards the other side.
  • Sprinkle endives with sugar, then with lemon juice.
  • Microwave, uncovered on 'HIGH' for 3 minutes.
  • Arrange cooked endives into a warm dish; set aside.
  • Mix together flour, remaining 1 tablespoon [15 g] butter and nutmeg.
  • Pour endive cooking juices into flour mixture and stir well; mix in cream, salt and pepper.
  • Microwave on 'MEDIUM-HIGH' for 3 minutes; stir well and microwave for 1 to 2 minutes more, until creamy.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper; pour sauce all over reserved endives.
  • If needed, reheat endives on 'MEDIUM' for 2 to 4 minutes.