Tuthill House Sauteed Kale With Shallots Food

SAUTEED KALE WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Cook 5 sliced garlic cloves in 1/4 cup olive oil in a pot over medium-low heat until sizzling, 1 minute. Add 1 pound chopped kale and stir until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Increase the heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until tender, 5 minutes.

CREAMED KALE WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, not allowing the mixture to obtain any color. Whisk in the warm milk and cook until thickened. Season with nutmeg and salt and pepper, to taste. Keep warm until ready to use.
• Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the kale and cook until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain in a colander and then return to pot. Add cream sauce and cook until flavors meld, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Plate creamed kale and then top with Caramelized Shallots.
• Melt the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they begin to brown all over, about 10 minutes.

KALE AND ESCAROLE WITH SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 sliced shallots and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add 1 head each torn Tuscan kale and escarole and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook, stirring, until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest and a pinch of red pepper flakes; season with salt.

TUTHILL HOUSE SAUTEED KALE WITH SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Blanch the kale leaves and then put them in an ice bath to help set the bright green color.
• Roughly chop the kale into large pieces and set aside. Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan and saute the shallots until soft.
• Add the kale and toss to coat with oil and shallots. Add the white wine and bring to a boil. Cook until the volume of the wine is reduced by half. Season with salt and pepper and serve.