How to prepare endives : Stage 5
Let the endives soak in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain and dry them. The best way to do this is to spin them ina salad spinner, then set them aside on a kitchen towel.
This step is essential (or nearly so), because endives have an unfortunate tendency, once cooked, to act like sponges and absorb a lot of water; this will prevent you from ending up with water at the bottom of your baking dish (my personal nightmare).
This step is essential (or nearly so), because endives have an unfortunate tendency, once cooked, to act like sponges and absorb a lot of water; this will prevent you from ending up with water at the bottom of your baking dish (my personal nightmare).