kalettes

by Andrea Parker

Ingredients

This week we have Kalettes from Ormskirk in the veg boxes. The taste is a cross between kale and Brussel sprouts but nuttier. The rosettes come off the stalk easily and can be steamed, roasted or stir fried. I was curious of how to cook the actual stalk, so I gave it a go. If you have the patience for cutting the stalk this recipe is for you!

Wash the stalk thoroughly in cold water

Cut the stalk into 3 or 4 sections so it’s easier to work with. As the stalk is thick and tough

At this point it is easiest to stand each section on end, and using a sharp knife while keeping your fingers out of the way, cut it in strips down from top to bottom on a chopping board. Remove all the tough stringy outer layer

You end up with about 1 cup of diced veg from the centre of the stalk once all the stringy fibrous stalk has been removed

Ingredients (serves 6)

18 inch brussels sprout stalk – peeled (see “how to” above) and diced small to yield 1 cup
¾ cup diced shallots
2 cloves finely chopped garlic
2 ½ cups diced potatoes
1 14 oz. can coconut milk
6fl ounces vegetable stock
1 tsp. herb de Provence
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. coconut oil

Directions

1. In a large pan sauté shallots and chopped kalletes or sprout stalks over medium heat in 2 tablespoons of coconut oil for 5 minutes.

2. Add garlic and herb de provence (crushed with your fingers) and sauté another 2 minutes.

3. Add vegetable stock and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer gently for 20 – 25 minutes, or until you can easily run a fork through a piece of stalk.

4. Remove from the heat and add the coconut milk, salt and pepper. Using a blender or food processor puree the soup until it is smooth and creamy.

5. Garnish with chopped parsley and roasted kallates sprigs or sprouts (optional) and serve hot immediately.

When cooked it has a very mellow creamy taste with just a hint of the connection to kale or brussels sprouts.

Let me know if you give it a go but watch your fingers!

*Recipe inspiration from parsley in my teeth website

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