Kale - Lacinato
Description
An Italian heirloom variety with dark blue-green, narrow leaves up to a foot long. Heavily crinkled texture with strong flavor. .Related to broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and collard greens. Believed to have anti-cancer properties.
Rich, sweet and earthy.
Seasonal Availability
Late fall and Winter
Applications/Techniques
Young tender leaves are best sautéed quickly. The larger, more mature leaves make great additions to soups and braises and are favored by a long, slow cooking process.
History
Lacinato Kale has been growing in Campania, Italy for centuries and predates pizza and pasta dishes of the region. Lacinato is not a term widely used in Italy, it is better known as Cavalo Nero.
Flavor Friends
- Bacon/pancetta
- Beans
- Chicken
- Chorizo
- Cream
- Eggs
- Garlic
- Onion
- Pork
- Potatoes
- Sweet potatoes
- Tomatoes
