Sea Kale

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A perennial plant that grows wild along the shores of the Baltic and Black Sea and the Atlantic Coast. Dark green in color and frilly-edged, the leaves of this plant are harvested with stalks in early spring while the flavor of the leaves and flowering shoots are still mild. Like traditional kale, this kale is a member of the cabbage family but is not considered a type of kale, like kale greens. Sea kale is generally cooked similar to asparagus and served with a mild sauce or butter. The stalk provides a taste similar to kohlrabi while the green leaves taste similar to a strong cabbage. Limited in production, sea kale is commercially grown primarily in the U.K. and France. This kale is also known as chou marin, silver kale, or scurvy grass.

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Recipes

Kale and Sausage Stew

Easy to make and loaded with robust flavor. If available, red potatoes add a colorful touch, but any potatoes will work. Since the sausage may be quite salty, don't add additional salt until cooking is completed.

Tuscan Kale with Canellini Beans

This dish can be made with any kind of white beans, but be sure to use Tuscan kale (also called dinosaur, black or lacinato kale, or cavolo nero) since it is milder in flavor and needs less cooking than other varieties. Recipe can be doubled or tripled easily.