Kale for Kids (And Grownups Too!)

"This is a great technique for cooking any slightly bitter green vegetable (broccoli, broccoli rabe, spinach, brussels sprouts, etc)--my kids (age 6 & 8) can't get enough!! The secret is the mirin, which makes it sweet and juicy. And: it's very easy..."
 
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Ready In:
18mins
Ingredients:
4
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Wash the kale, cut the leaves from the center stem/rib, and chop roughly (the center stem is tough so you want to get the leaf off).
  • Put the kale in a large (12") frying pan, add the olive oil, mirin, and salt (the measurements are rough because I usually just pour long splashes of each on top of the kale) and turn up the heat to medium/ medium high.
  • Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender (usually takes about 10-12 minutes, depending on the heat). Taste, and add salt if needed (if kale is very bitter occasionally I'll add a little brown sugar).

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Reviews

  1. I couldn't find "mirin" so I used 1 1/2 Tbs. of cooking sherry and 1 1/2 tsp. sugar. Superb!! I've used kale in several Tuscan soups but this was the first time I've prepared it on it's own. First but not the last. Thanks.
     
  2. What a great way to cook kale! I used sherry instead of mirin and added the tablespoon of brown sugar- tasted perfect. I'll try it with the mirin next time.
     
  3. we are new to kale so had to add the extra sugar
     
  4. This is really good. Hubby likes it a lot.
     
  5. Loved this!! We are trying to add kale to our diet and this recipe will make it a lot easier. Walmart now caries big bags of chopped and washed kale so all you have to do is dump it in a pot, throw the ingredients on top and 10 min later you have a yummy side dish. This is a little sweet and lot delicious! Thanks Doc W!
     
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