How to Cook Kale - Cooking Times
Leafy Greens
Season: Winter, Spring
Preparation
Remove the tough center stem and tear the leaves
Cooking Times by Method
🥗 Raw
Massage with salt and olive oil for a massaged kale salad
💧 Boil
2〜3分
From boiling water
Rough chop. Reduces bitterness. Also great in soups
🔥 Stir-fry
3〜4分
Sauté with garlic and olive oil. Cook until wilted
📡 Microwave
2〜3分
100g at 600W. For chips: lightly coat with oil and cook 4–5 min
♨️ Steam
4〜5分
Vibrant green. Bitterness is reduced
Common Mistakes
- Eating raw and finding it bitter/tough — massage with salt and oil to soften
- Cooking stems and leaves together — add stems first or remove them