Japanese Kale with Sesame Dressing
A recipe for Japanese Kale with Sesame Dressing (ケールの胡麻和え)! Blanched, tender kale is coated in a light sesame dressing for a quick and easy side.
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (227 grams) kale about 1 bunch, tough stems removed
- Pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons (18 grams) sesame seeds toasted
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon mirin
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water with the pinch of salt to a boil. Place a large bowl of ice water near the pot.
- Add the kale and cook just until vibrant and tender, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Transfer the kale to the bowl of ice water and set aside.
- Use a Suribachi and Surikogi or mortar and pestle to grind the sesame seeds and sugar until crushed.
- Transfer the crushed sesame seeds and sugar to a large bowl and mix in the soy sauce and mirin.
- Squeeze out the excess moisture from the kale and cut into even, 2 inch (5 centimeter) pieces.
- Place the kale in the bowl with the sesame seed mixture and use your hands, a spoon, or chopsticks to bring the ingredients together until evenly coated and combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.