Sesame Kale – Kale Ohitashi or Kale Goma-ae

Name: Sesame Kale – Kale Ohitashi or Kale Goma-ae
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch of kale, or other hearty greens, cut in bite-sized pieces; Ohitashi; 1-1/2 Tablespoons sesame oil; 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar or mirin; 1 Tablespoon soy sauce Red pepper flakes (optional); Goma-ae; 4 Tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds; 2 Tablespoons of soy sauce; 1 Tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon of water

Serves 4

hearty greens

Method

Recipes adapted from: Yoko Kumano and Kyoko Ide

Ohitashi means soaked and usually refers to blanched greens soaked in a broth or light marinade. Goma-ae means sesame-mixed. These recipes are often made with spinach, but are great with kale too - sesame and kale make a great pair. Can’t choose which one you want? Split your bunch of kale in half and make both!

1
Cook your kale: blanch or steam your kale, just until soft. 4-5 minutes maximum, though you can do less if you prefer a firmer texture, or are using softer greens, like Red Russian kale. When done, rinse with cold water or shock in ice water to stop the cooking. Squeeze out water well.
2
Make your sauce: Ohitashi: Mix the sesame oil, vinegar and soy sauce in a small bowl. Goma-ae: Grind the sesame in a mortar until the seeds are mostly broken. Add sugar and soy sauce to the sesame and mix well. Set aside.
3
Mix together: Mix your kale with your sesame sauce and enjoy!

From the farm's kitchen

View the original recipe