Clean, wash and cut the spring onion into rings. Clean and wash the chicory, cut in half lengthwise and cut out the stalk. Heat oil in a pan. Sauté the chicory halves for about 2 minutes while turning. Season with salt. Remove the chicory
Briefly fry the diced ham in the frying fat and take out 2 tbsp. to sprinkle. Fry the spring onion rings in the ham pan for about 2 minutes, except for a little bit for sprinkling. Add tomatoes, bring to the boil and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously. Season to taste with salt, pepper and sugar
Roughly grate Gouda. Mix cottage cheese and Gouda. Pour tomato sauce into a flat casserole dish. Place chicory halves in the sauce and spread cheese on top. Bake in a preheated oven (electric cooker: 225 °C/ convection oven: 200 °C/ gas: level 4) for 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining spring onions and diced ham