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This is a perfectly seasonal recipe, and you could substitute collard greens, spinach or kale depending on what is available at your local[ market. The addition of cumin and chiles helps the greens to really come alive.] Ingredients:
4 pounds braising greens |
1 tablespoon canola oil or olive oil |
1/4 teaspoon asafetida |
2 teaspoons cumin seeds |
2 large shallots, sliced |
1/2 cup julienne strips peeled ginger |
1 small dried red chile, broken in half |
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Discard the tough stems from the greens. Chop the tender stems and set aside, then roughly chop the leaves.
2. Heat the oil in a 4-quart pot over moderately high heat until it shimmers and add the asafetida and cumin seeds. Cook, stirring until the spices are fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add the shallots, ginger, and chile and cook, stirring, until the shallots are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the stems of the greens and salt to taste, then cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the greens and cook, tossing occasionally with tongs, until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the chile and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. NOTE: If you want a spicier dish, break the chile into smaller pieces.
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