Clean the chicory and quarter it lengthways. You can cut out the stalk in the middle, but you don`t have to do it with small chicory. Fry the quarters in olive oil over low heat until the chicory is relatively soft.
Then place on a plate, sprinkle with salt and pepper and season with balsamic vinegar to taste. Pour a little oil over them.
Tastes lukewarm or cold. The 16 (or more) quarters can be prepared particularly well on a carpet panyaki.