The vegetable pronounced “N-Dive” is a leafy, curly green that is a member of the daisy family. It is closely related to chicory, radicchio and Belgian endive. The rocket-shaped vegetable we call endive is actually pronounced “On-Deeve.” It’s a Belgian endive and guess what?
How do you pronounce endive Belgium?
Belgian Endive (pronounced “Ahn-Deev” is grown inside in complete darkness, unlike endive (pronounced N-Dive) which is grown in a field like lettuce.
What is endive called in the UK?
The plant that we tend to call endive in the UK is the frizzy-leaved, non-hearting one that resembles a lime-green fun wig.
What is endive English?
Endive (/ˈɛndaɪv, -dɪv, ˈɑːndiːv/) is a leaf vegetable belonging to the genus Cichorium, which includes several similar bitter-leafed vegetables. Species include Cichorium endivia (also called endive), Cichorium pumilum (also called wild endive), and Cichorium intybus (also called common chicory).
