THE GARLIC-CHARRED GREENS

(Our Play on Grelos Salteados / Sautéed Rapini)

THE GARLIC-CHARRED GREENS

Ingredients: 400g Rapini or Broccolini, 6 cloves Garlic (finely sliced), 50ml Olive oil, 1 tsp Chili flakes, 1 tsp Salt, 1 Lemon (juiced)...

Ingredients

  • 400g Rapini or Broccolini
  • 6 cloves Garlic (finely sliced)
  • 50ml Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Chili flakes
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 Lemon (juiced)

Cooking Method

  1. The Boil Blanch the greens in salted water for 3 minutes; drain.
  2. The Architect Heat oil and sauté garlic until it turns a pale biscuit gold—do not brown.
  3. The Bloom Add chili flakes with a tiny 15ml splash of water; the sizzle will bloom the heat and release the allicin.
  4. The Scorch Add the greens; toss on maximum heat for 2 minutes until the tips are charred.
  5. The Final Flourish Drizzle with raw lemon juice and a final rain of raw extra virgin olive oil.

Cuisine: Portuguese

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