Kale is very popular at the moment which is a good thing as it is packed with beneficial nutrients. Kale is easy to grow and a versatile leaf, it grows year-round in Auckland and is available in many varieties.

Preparing kale is easy enough you just need to follow some simple steps

Wash the kale before you use it, make sure you get rid of all the slugs. Use cold running water to clean the kale then let it sit on some kitchen towel to get rid of any excess water 

Place the kale onto a chopping board flat.

Place the leaf flat

Using a sharp knife slice along the stem of the leaf.

Repeat with the other side of the leaf.

Slice along the stem

This will remove the stem and give you two kale leaves 

Repeat with the other side of the leaf

You now have the option of using the leaves as they are or cutting them up into strips.

Roll the leaf

If you are cutting the leaves up further, you can roll the leaves up into a cigar before slicing them.

Slice the roll