CATEGORY |
CUISINE |
TAG |
YIELD |
Meats |
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November 19 |
1 |
Servings |
INGREDIENTS
8 |
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Onions, about 3 pounds |
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the root ends |
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trimmed so the |
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onions can stand |
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upright |
3/4 |
lb |
Kale, stems discarded and |
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the leaves rinsed |
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well and shredded |
3 |
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Garlic cloves, minced |
2 |
T |
Olive oil |
1/8 |
t |
Dried hot red pepper flakes |
1 1/2 |
c |
Water |
1 |
T |
Cornstarch dissolved in 2/3 |
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cup chicken |
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broth |
3 |
T |
Chopped drained bottled |
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pimiento |
3 |
T |
Freshly grated Parmesan |
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut 1/3 inch off the top of each onion, peel the onions, and scoop out
the centers with a melon-ball cutter, forming 1/3-inch-thick shells,
with the bottoms slightly thicker, and reserving 1/2 cup of the
scooped-out onion. In a steamer set over boiling water steam the onion
shells, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they are tender. Rinse
and drain the kale and mince the reserved onion. In a large skillet
cook the garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until it is
pale golden, add the red pepper flakes and the minced onion, and cook
the mixture, stirring, until the onion is softened. Add the kale, 1/2
cup of the water, and salt and pepper to taste and cook the mixture,
covered, stirring occasionally and adding 1/2 cup of the remaining
water every 5 minutes, for 15 minutes, or until the kale is just
tender. (If there is excess liquid, boil the mixture, uncovered, until
the liquid is evaporated.) Stir the cornstarch mixture, add it to the
kale mixture with the pimiento, and simmer the mixture, stirring, for
1 minute, or until it is thickened. Remove the skillet from the heat,
stir in the Parmesan and salt and pepper to taste, and fill the onion
shells with the kale mixture. The stuffed onions may be made 1 day in
advance, kept covered and chilled, and reheated. Serves 8. Gourmet
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