I have been wanting to revisit Kale but the bitterness got in the way. I juice it with broccoli, celery, parsley, green apple. Mmmm. Kale just doesn’t like the heat. Well, aparently going 2 hrs after market opens is too late, as they were all sold out… will try again next week, unless I chance upon some happy looking kale in a store in the mean time!! But I could be wrong! I promise it’s not awful. Kale rocks! Kale gets sweeter in the fall after a frost. Love kale, and it is such a healthy veg. It sat in the fridge for a few days as I was unsure what to do with it, and I knew Chris was even more unsure and not looking forward to it. Kale and other leafy greens greatly benefit from a nice massage before you mix them in a salad. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. (picture stole from here, I sadly didn’t take any pictures that night). Great article and fun to read about others experiences with cooking healthfully. I’ll update you when I make it . I am hoping that by cooking it I will be able to enjoy it. mmm… I have tried kale many times in restaurants recently and have never known how to make it – thanks for the tips! Thx. I’m allergic to kale but I eat it anyway. Ask yourself the following questions to find out if you are getting bitter in old age: I have been scouring the web for info on how to de-bitterize kale. I love all sorts of greens; Kale included. I’ve just started trying to incorporate kale into our menu and haven’t been able to get the hubby and toddler(who LOVES green veggies!) Post was not sent - check your email addresses! I learned this from Madhur Joffrey. I love kale chips and have kale with practically EVERYTHING. Love Kale! You’ve inspired me . We loved it because of its nutritional and health value.. but like many people we found it a bit too bitter. It was not bitter at all!!! Health benefits are becoming more well known. Your email address will not be published. It’s so good for you!! Thank you so much. to eat it. Recently our daughter in Detroit shared with me a hack to remove the bitterness from the kale leaves! Here is a link: http://www.ars.usda.gov/Services/docs.htm?docid=25706 In short, there is a noticeable decrease in micro and macro nutrients although there is no constant percentage. Here’s a hack to to remove the bitterness.. Shmuel Recipes. When we were first introduced to kale, we started a love/hate relationship with this leafy green. I don’t blame them, really, it is a pretty bitter vegetable if you don’t cook it right. Just set it in the freezer for a while and let it frost before you use it. Love your style and blog-have never tried kale but will do so now! Hi- Thanks for liking my last post. Delicious! Now I know – boil it instead! I was on a mission. Question here though… is the water it’s boiled in bitter after cooking (I’m thinking of putting it in soup, but wonder if I should boil, drain and rinse first, or if the simple act of boiling somehow completely destroys the bitter compounds, in which case, I could just throw the raw pieces into the soup and let it cook there). Signed: no longer fit-just hungry. You can also let the kale alone until the spring, when it will resume growth again. And be sure to have plenty of corn bread to soak up the pot liquor. My planned dish was pasta with kale. Plus get new recipes weekly, Awesome "Life Hack" from the Genesis Story, Incredible view of the Sea of Galilee – Peace Vista, 4 cups of kale (rubbed through with about 2 tablespoons of GGOO to eliminate bitterness.). Massaging greens with salad dressing will take even more of the bitterness away. It does however, take self awareness. I have only ever eaten raw kale in smoothies and it is unbearably bitter!! Raw kale has a bitterness that can be reduced by cooking it. . Have you ever tried stir frying with some olive oil and garlic? Of course they usually cook them down with ham hock or smoked turkey parts. Enter your email address to subscribe to Hungry & Fit and receive notifications of new posts by email (and we'll love you forever). Jorginho to incorporate kale chip in my diet, roasted them with olive oil and salt, but still a little bitter, any suggestions, Thank-you! Nice post! I next went to Fred Meyer’s & bought fresh kale & spinach separate & juiced it and it was excellent. We grew it for the first time this year. The secret? They also add crushed red pepper and vinegar; or lemon juice. Most people turn up their noses when it comes to kale (unless it’s kale chips, which are great), including Chris and my dad. Great post . You really want to get some flavors in on that last step, so don’t be afraid to go wild. It’s good for your skin. I am going to try it again today. This is what gets the darn bitterness out that turn so many people away. I use Kale as the base of my smoothies!! Ironically, bitter foods like kale, dandelion greens, and broccoli rabe, are usually some of the healthiest, and most detoxifying foods…if only we could get past the taste. It tasted wonderful and went beautifully with the oil-and garlic pasta I made for the ‘main dish.’ Try it out. I learned a few tips from this article here. I’m surprised you referred to kale as being bitter – for me, collard greens are *much* worse. So, let me share with you how to easily make your kale taste great. I look forward to following your blog. So how much of all the vitamins are you BOILING OUT to get rid of the bitterness??? http://forgetthepain.net/2012/07/07/kale-is-a-keeper/, The bitter is great for the liver, and there’s a reason why its made that way . I like your blog. Great job on cooking the kale! I bought kale at Costco in a bag with spinach, I got it for juicing. 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