Brandenburg Kale (brandenburger Grünkohl)
Brandenburg Kale (Brandenburger Grünkohl) is a traditional dish from the Brandenburg cuisine, known for its hearty and comforting flavors. This recipe combines kale with savory ingredients to create a delicious and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 kg fresh kale, washed and chopped
- 200g smoked bacon, diced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 500ml vegetable broth
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté until translucent. Add the minced garlic and caraway seeds, and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the chopped kale and vegetable broth. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the pot and let the kale simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Once the kale is tender, stir in the crispy bacon. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve the Brandenburg Kale hot, accompanied by boiled potatoes or mashed potatoes.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Large pot Knife Cutting board Measuring cup Wooden spoon
Tools
Potato masher (optional)
Serving suggestions
Serve the Brandenburg Kale with a side of crusty bread and a glass of German beer for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, you can omit the bacon and use vegetable oil for sautéing the onions.
Cost
$10