Warm Kale Salad with Pear

Recipe for Warm Kale Salad with Pear

Adapted from Alice Waters' "In the Green Kitchen"

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch Lacinato (dinosaur) kale
• 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 4 dried red chilies or 1 Tbsp red chili flakes
• 1 medium size yellow onion, chopped fine
• 5-6 cloves garlic, minced fine
• Pinch salt and black pepper
• 2 Bosc pears, peeled and sliced in to bite-sized pieces

Method:

• Wash the kale carefully on both sides under running water (Or use a large bowl and dunk the kale in cold water 3 or 4 times, changing out the water each time)
• Cut the kale around the stem to separate the leafy part. Discard the stem and cut in to thin strips
• Heat olive oil in a saute pan and add the red chilies (whole or flakes)
• After a minute, add the chopped onion, sprinkle a pinch of salt and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the onion is slightly browned
• Add the minced garlic and saute for another 2-3 minutes
• Now add the kale a little at a time, tossing the kale to coat it completely with oil, about 5 minutes
• If the kale is tender, no water is needed. If it is dry, then sprinkle a bit of water on top. Then cover with a lid, lower the heat and cook for 2 more minutes
• Switch off the heat, add the sliced pear on top and close with the lid again and let it sit for around 5 mins
• Sprinkle with black pepper and adjust salt to taste
• Serve warm