Sauteed kale with sesame seeds - bon appetit

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupWater
3Bunches kale (about 2 lb), stems trimmed, leaves chopped
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
3Garlic cloves, minced
½teaspoonDried crushed red pepper
tablespoonOriental sesame oil
2tablespoonsSesame seeds, toasted

Directions

Bring 1½ C water to boil in heavy large Dutch oven over high heat.

Add kale, cover and boil until almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Uncover; cook until liquid evaporutes, about 3 minutes. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover, Let stand at room temperature.)

Heat vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and dried red pepper; saute 1 minute. Add kale; saute until heated through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss to coat, Season vath salt and pepper. Top with sesame seeds.

Bon Appetit/October/94 Scanned & edited by Di Pahl & <gg>