Asian-style Kale

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 7 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 3/4 lb kale
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup scallion, minced (both and light green parts)
• 1 teaspoon gingerroot, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish

Recipe

• 1 set a lidded 6 - 8 quart saucepan of water, salted with 2 t salt, on stove to boil.
• 2 wash the kale thoroughly to remove all grit. discard the tough ribs, and coarsely chop the kale leaves.
• 3 plunge the kale into boiling water and cook for 3 to 4 minutes & then drain.
• 4 in a large skillet or heavy wok, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. add the shallot, garlic, scallions and ginger root and cook for about 1 minute to release the aromas.
• 5 add the kale a bunch at a time and cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until the leaves have softened a bit but the kale retains its shape. remove from heat and add the soy sauce. divide among individual plates, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, if using, and serve hot.