Steamed Kale with Daikon

Prep Time
5 minutes

Prep Notes
n/a

Cooking Time
5 minutes

Yields
2 servings

Ingredients
1 bunch lacinato kale, chopped with stems
½ medium daikon radish, chopped into ½ inch chunks
1 tbsp tamari
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp brown rice vinegar
1 tbsp agave syrup

Directions
1. Heat a medium sized pot with 2 inches of water.
2. When the water boils, add kale and daikon radish, blanch for 2 minutes.
3. Drain in a colander and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
4. Add all other ingredients and mix well, tasting to adjust amounts to your desire.

Notes
This dish includes all of the five tastes: Sweet, sour, bitter, salty and pungent. It can be helpful in bringing balance to the system after a period of not-so-healthy eating.

For variations:

  • Add some dulse flakes and sesame seeds.
  • Add some toasted pumpkin seeds or walnuts.
  • Also try adding other vegetables you like such as cauliflower, broccoli, string beans or asparagus.
  • Pair this dish with steamed fish.
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