Were you skeptical like I was when kale first became popular?
I initially had a hard time understanding the hype behind the vegetable—but I can assure you that’s in the past now! I love how versatile it is because I can add it to so many different recipes and it always ends up enhancing the taste with its unique flavor.
您可以通过多种方式使用羽衣甘蓝，例如用于烧烤，烘烤，炖，盐嫩和油炸。您甚至可以生吃。只需将其扔进沙拉或将其用作培根的一面即可 - 几乎没有任何错误的机会。实际上，您甚至可以将其用作披萨馅料，汤中，作为玉米面包或早餐砂锅中的馅料。我个人，我爱制作羽衣甘蓝片.
For me, kale has really expanded my range of ingredients, but I’m also careful about how I use it. Massaging kale can make a ton of difference when using it in a recipe, especially in salads. Here’s how to massage kale using a few simple methods, and why you should opt for it too.
你为什么按摩羽衣甘蓝？
为什么？因为如果没有按摩叶子，就无法释放其中的糖。当您软化它们时，它会使它们的味道更好，并且每个人都可以欣赏。
在准备过程中，这似乎是不必要的一步，但是只有在完成食谱并准备好吃饭之后，您才意识到自己犯了一个巨大的错误。如果没有软化羽衣甘蓝，您将无法正确咀嚼它，因为它不会崩溃。您的嘴里还会有苦味。
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如何按摩羽衣甘蓝？
按摩这些叶子确实并不难。要记住的重要事情是，您必须花一些时间在开始食谱之前。
人们倾向于犯的一个主要错误是揉成叶子，以至于羽衣甘蓝失去了其形状和质地。您不想将羽衣甘蓝按摩到它看起来像一群尖锐的菠菜。它应该变得足够软以使叶子中的味道散发出来。
方法1-传统按摩
What you’ll need:
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- Kale
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Bowl
One easy method that I prefer using is to start with taking the ribs off the kale and putting the leaves in a bowl. Basically, separate the leaves from the rib so you’re not unnecessarily kneading the ribs that you’re not going to be using in the recipe.
Next, add a few drops of olive oil on top of the leaves and sprinkle them with a little salt.
If you’ve ever kneaded dough (and I’m sure you have), then use the same technique to knead the leaves.
Knead for around 5 minutes at most, and your leaves will be soft enough to use.
Method 2—Skipping the Massage
What you’ll need:
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- Kale
- Olive oil
- 柠檬
- Bowl
对于那些不喜欢揉成羽衣甘蓝叶子的想法的人，还有一个替代解决方案。
像以前的方法一样，您必须从叶子上取下肋骨，然后将羽衣甘蓝扔进碗中。
加入橄榄油和几滴柠檬。
Mix them around a little and then place the combination in the fridge. If you leave it in the fridge through the night, it’ll be softened by morning.
方法3 - 另一种按摩
What you’ll need:
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- 柠檬juice/apple cider or vinegar
- Olive oil
- Salt
Cut up the de-ribbed leaves into small pieces and put them in a bowl. Cover them in olive oil and then add 2 teaspoons of either vinegar, apple cider or lemon juice, whichever you prefer. Depending on how you want the flavor to turn out, you can add more of it as well.
Then, sprinkle the mixture with a little salt.
Knead for around 2 minutes. One way to tell that you’ve kneaded enough is that the kale will look like the quantity has gotten lesser. That’s because the leaves start clumping together as they soften.
方法4 - 无质量按摩
What you’ll need:
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- Kale
- 刀
- 沙拉与调味料
The last method that has worked for me is the no-massage massage. Although we’ve already discussed a no-massage massage above, this method is a bit different.
我要做的是将羽衣甘蓝切成小块，这些零件也会自动更容易咀嚼和释放叶片中存在的风味。
如果可以的话，将它们切成五彩纸屑尺寸或小。
此方法之所以能起到作用，是因为当您添加调味料并用橄榄油和醋打扮沙拉时，这些小块很容易变软。
因此，当您扔沙拉时，您基本上会同时按摩羽衣甘蓝，而不必付出额外的努力。
按摩羽衣甘蓝持续多久？
如果您已经正确收拾了按摩羽衣甘蓝，并将其放在密封的容器或气密冰柜袋中，则可以保持新鲜约3天。
Make sure you keep it in the fridge and don’t allow any air or moisture to enter the bag or container, or it’ll wilt or ruin the leaves, or even dry them out.
哪种羽衣甘蓝最适合沙拉？
这实际上取决于您想要的风味。没有一种特殊的羽衣甘蓝在沙拉中使用最高的羽衣甘蓝，因为您使用的羽衣甘蓝也取决于您在沙拉中喜欢的味道。
For example, you might have seen Tuscan kale and curly kale at your local grocery store. Although many people prefer Tuscan kale because it’s less bitter if you’re eating it raw, it also has a more subtle taste, which you might not be looking for.
On the other hand, curly kale, those curly, bright green leaves, have a spicier taste and are also somewhat bitter. If you’re looking for a more invigorating salad, this kale might be what you’ll go for.
技巧和窍门
不用说，尽管羽衣甘蓝是我们所有食物调色板的绝佳补充，但要习惯它需要一些时间。它很苦，有点辣的一面，您可能会第一次生他的生吃。但是，一旦掌握了它，可以通过多种方法将其与食谱结合在一起，以添加一些额外的风味和香料。
虽然并非总是必须按摩羽衣甘蓝，但在将其结合在沙拉中时，将其软化非常重要。这是因为沙拉主要涉及生羽衣甘蓝，如果没有按摩，它几乎太苦了。
You need to give the sugars inside the leaves a chance to release their sweetness into your salad.
One way to balance out the taste of kale is to pair it with a sweeter side. If you’re going to curly kale, you may want to add some sweeter tasting seasoning and dressing to your salad to balance out the taste.
最后的想法
按摩羽衣甘蓝并不像名字听起来那样困难。这只是您采取的一种简单措施，以确保您的沙拉（或其他您还添加羽衣甘蓝）获得您想要的增强风味。
通过软化羽衣甘蓝，您可以使您更容易食用，嫩化和更美味，因此请尝试拿出这5分钟，并做这额外的步骤！
