Recipe: Kale Patties (Czech)

KALE PATTIES

"An old Czech recipe. This is a nice way to serve kale. The patties go well with grilled fish or roasted chicken, even a spicy grilled sausage."

1 pound kale
2 medium soft rolls (sandwich or hamburger)
1 large egg
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 red onion, grated
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/3 cups fine breadcrumbs (or Japanese panko), as needed
1/3 to 1/2 cup canola oil

Remove kale leaves from stems and boil the leaves in salted water for about 10 minutes, then drain.

Soak the rolls in some milk or water briefly, then squeeze dry.

Chop the kale leaves and rolls together finely.

Beat the egg and add it to the mixture, along with the flour, onion, salt and pepper, plus enough breadcrumbs to make a stiff dough.

Form into four large or eight small patties. Roll them in remaining breadcrumbs.

Heat the canola oil in a skillet and saute the patties until they are crisp and brown.

Serves 4
Source: Napa Valley Register