The black kale is an ingredient that is often found in first courses of Tuscan cuisine, for example in the famous ribollita. In this recipe, we use it to create a variation of another typical ...

In a hot wok or sauté pan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the black kale and lotus root. Add ¾ cup water to steam and cook over high heat for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Reject any with leaves that look bruised or slimy. Curly kale is available from September to March. Other varieties of kale include Red Russian kale, cavolo nero (or ‘black kale’), and ...