Stir-Fried Chicory with Veal Strips and Leek

Name: Stir-Fried Chicory with Veal Strips and Leek
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Dutch
Ingredients: 250 g veal strips; 3 heads of chicory, thinly sliced; ½ leek, sliced into rings; 2 tsp olive oil or ghee; Pepper, salt, nutmeg

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KalfsvleesPan2 servings20 minutes±320 kcal

Ingredients

—250 g veal strips
—3 heads of chicory, thinly sliced
—½ leek, sliced into rings
—2 tsp olive oil or ghee
—Pepper, salt, nutmeg

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pan or wok.
Briefly sear the veal strips until golden brown, then remove them from the pan.
Add the chicory and leek, stir-frying for 5–6 minutes until softened.
Season with pepper, salt, and nutmeg.
Return the meat to the pan and heat everything for another minute.

Serving Tip

Delicious with a few drops of lemon juice or a spoonful of mustard dressing from the sauces chapter. Serve on a dark plate to highlight the light colors of the chicory and leek. Arrange the veal strips on top and garnish with a bit of fresh parsley or dill.

Storage Tip

Store for up to 1 day in the refrigerator. Reheat briefly in a covered pan or in the air fryer at 150 °C.

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LAST_UPDATE: 2/18/2026