Kale

peapod · « **on:** July 17, 2008, 14:16 »

Is kale the curly 'seeweed' stuff thats fried crispy and coated in aromat that you get from the chinese or cantonese?

Paula

Aidy · « **Reply #1 on:** July 17, 2008, 14:48 »

no idea, but reckon it would work.

jennyb · « **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2008, 16:59 »

isn't it nori seaweed that they use in the chinese?

peapod · « **Reply #3 on:** July 17, 2008, 17:02 »

I dont know :cry:
Its very rare that I go, but someone told me ages they just deep fry curly kale. Ive never tasted kale, but as I can put some in now, I wanted to see if I could make some use of it if I didnt like the fresh (healthy!) product
Maybe Id better pop into my local chinese and ask :-)

wighty · « **Reply #4 on:** July 17, 2008, 17:07 »

We tried to use the dark green ordinary cabbage, which tasted okay but it stunk the house out for about 48 hours. Won't do that again.

jennyb · « **Reply #5 on:** July 17, 2008, 17:15 »

texture wise i think it would work well.

have a look at this link for the one you can buy in the super market

http://www.tesco.com/superstore/xpi/8/xpi52956598.htm

mashauk · « **Reply #6 on:** July 17, 2008, 17:20 »

The "seaweed" they use in Chinese restaurants is apparently spring greens and not real seaweed as you get in Japanese, seems quite a rip off then when they charge us about £3 for it!

titch · « **Reply #7 on:** July 17, 2008, 20:43 »

i have seen the lady from the chinese in a local town buying about 6 bags of kale or spring greens so reckon its the stuff - why not have a look in your local supermarket at the pre done stuff you can buy and see what the ingredient list says - that might help too.

At £3 a portion its a rip alright, but if it stinks the house out is it worth it?

Think they also sprinkle it with a bit of sugar down our way

peapod · « **Reply #8 on:** July 17, 2008, 21:00 »

Im going to have a try..ive nothing to lose after all

And I got some nice recipes to start me with kale if it doesnt work
Ive got room, so Ill get some seeds
(I hope wilkos has got some half pricers left)
Ill let you know...if you fancy trying it out :-)

Paula

Debz · « **Reply #9 on:** July 17, 2008, 21:55 »

It was mentioned on the Chris Evans show on Radio Two ages ago. His gastronome Nigel bought a bag that was cut up into pieces and shallow fried in just a little oil for a couple of minutes. I had never eaten kale before and I tried it and it was fab. You may still get the info on the Radio Two web site (Chris Evans' page).
Debz

compostqueen · « **Reply #10 on:** July 17, 2008, 23:27 »

kale is lovely and I was surprised how nice it was. Lovely and tender in a stir fry if you use the fresh, new tops.

fletch · « **Reply #11 on:** July 17, 2008, 23:34 »

I love kale, lightly boiled or steamed with butter and black pepper, it's delicious!
I'd never thought of it as a stir fry veg but I'll give that a go too

Allotment Jon · « **Reply #12 on:** July 18, 2008, 09:10 »

The Gardeners World book I use for advice says you can use Kale. It says you cut it across the leaf into fine strips and fry. Not tried it as slugs attacked my kale so have had to put some more in.

AdrianH · « **Reply #13 on:** July 18, 2008, 13:37 »

Kale is great. My favourite is Cavolo Nero. Try adding a layer between the mince and the spuds when making a shepherds/cottage pie.... Delicious!

willnbirdie · « **Reply #14 on:** July 18, 2008, 16:10 »

Kale is a fantastic veg - I've only had shop bought so I am hoping that when my own grows it will taste even better

willnbirdie

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