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FreshKale

Ingredient

Kale

Kale recipes: crisped, sautéed, souped and shaved into salads. 4 recipes.

Flavour pairings

  • Lemon, garlic and olive oil
  • Parmesan and breadcrumbs
  • White beans and sausage
  • Tahini, chilli and soy sauce

Preparation

  • Strip the leaves from the tough central stem. Massage raw leaves with oil and salt for a minute or two to soften them for salads.
  • Sauté or braise until tender, or roast at 180°C / 350°F in a single layer for crisp leaves, watching closely.

Storage

  • Keep unwashed in a bag in the fridge for up to about 5 days; wash just before use.

Substitutions

  • Cavolo nero (lacinato or Tuscan kale) is a close match.
  • Spring greens, chard or collard greens can replace kale in cooked dishes.