Thursday 25 July 2019

Korean Inspired Marinated Kale


There was a time when I was kale crazy and then I don't know what happened and I did not eat kale after that. 

Actually I thought of kale again when I wanted to try a recipe for Bok Choy Seasoned with Soybean Paste. Since kale is tough and can withstand heavy dressing/seasoning, I figured it would be good with this soybean paste marinade.



When I first made this recipe, I ate the kale right away and found that it was not so good. The kale was tough and had a "green" smell although the soybean paste had a very good flavor. 



There were leftovers which I kept in the fridge and when I ate it the next day, ah! the flavors and the texture of the kale improved. From then on, I make this dish a few hours before serving.



I usually include this marinated kale into my food prep since it can stay good for 2 to 3 days. 

Korean Inspired Marinated Kale
Recipe source : Adapted from Maangchi

Ingredients :
- 150g curly kale, stems removed and torn into bite sized pieces (weight will be less than 150g after this)

Marinade (mix together)
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced (I used garlic press)
- 1 stalk spring onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp Korean fermentd soybean paste (doenjang)
- 1 tbsp Korean hot pepper paste (gochujang)
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil 

To garnish :
- 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Method :
1. In a mixing bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients together.
2. Add kale to the mixing bowl and mix the kale and marinade together and massage the kale to soften it.
3. Store in the fridge for a few hours and garnish with sesame seeds when serving.

Note : This marinated kale can keep fresh in the fridge for 2-3 days.

14 comments:

  1. Make me think of the herbs salad at Payung that everyone praises to the skies but I am not that keen on it, so green. LOL!!!

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    1. LOL! Who knows, you might like it :)

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  2. I still have not tried kale. Wonder if I'd like it since I don't like that 'green' smell! >_< Contrary to what some people believe, sometimes sitting food in the fridge can result in even better flavours. I find that to be true with my frozen tomato & vegetable soup that tastes even better after reheating.

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    1. The green smell goes away after a few hours of marination. You could try this if you like - chop up the kale and dress it with your favorite Kewpie dressing. Use you hands to toss and massage the dressing into the kale (to soften it). Leave it for an hour or so in the fridge (the longer the better) and then toss in your other salad ingredients (add more dressing of necessary). It's very nice.

      Yes, I do agree with you that some food get better with sitting in the fridge. Soups and curries benefit from this. That's why I love leftovers hee..hee...

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  3. They look so green! Must be so healthy to eat them. I wonder whether I would like them or not if I eat them after a few days in the fridge. They must give you so much fibers to move things along. ;)

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    1. hee..hee.. yes, very good for those movement on reserves! The kale becomes soft and much easier to eat after 2-3 days in the fridge.

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  4. I don't think i have tasted kale before and i think maybe i won't like it

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    1. It's quite a tough vegetable, hard to chew when fresh. That's why I like to marinate or dress it and leave for a day or two to soften.

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  5. I have planted and tasted kale but I don't quite like it.

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    1. I wonder if it is nice stir fried with garlic like kailan. I must try that.

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  6. I saw some local kale from Cameron Highland which is quite cheap and almost wanted to grab a bunch but put it back as I don't know how to prepare it >_<

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    1. Can make salad or maybe can stir fry like kailan.

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