TEMPURA KALE SALAD WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, RAISINS, AND ALMONDS
The crispy, crunchy tempura kale in this salad takes the place of breadcrumbs, adding a filling bite that will have you going back for more. And the best part? The salad is totally #wasteless, using the whole kale bunch-stems and all.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories Salad Kale Fry Almond Mushroom #WasteLess Raisin Vegetarian Wheat/Gluten-Free No Meat, No Problem
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop; set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high until oil begins to glisten, about 1 minute. Cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and transfer to a plate; set aside.
- Wipe out pot and pour in canola oil to a depth of 2"; fit pot with thermometer. Heat oil over medium-high until thermometer registers 350°F.
- Meanwhile, cut 3 cups kale leaves into 1" pieces. Thinly slice remaining leaves and set aside separately.
- Combine sparkling water, 1/2 cup rice flour, and 3/4 tsp. salt with a fork in a medium bowl. Toss 1" piece kale leaves, 2 1/4 cups kale stems, and remaining 2 Tbsp. rice flour in another medium bowl. Pour sparkling water mixture over kale, then massage into kale with your hands, coating completely.
- Working in batches, fry battered kale until golden, about 2 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels and season with salt.
- Blend vinegar, honey, miso, sesame oil, 1/8 tsp. white pepper, 3/4 cup kale stems, and remaining 6 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a blender until smooth.
- Massage three-quarters of the dressing into reserved sliced kale leaves in a large bowl. Add reserved mushrooms, three-quarters of the tempura kale, and half of the raisins and reserved almonds; toss to combine. Season with salt and white pepper to taste. Transfer to a platter, then top with remaining raisins, almonds, and tempura kale. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
- Do Ahead
- Dressing can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill. Kale can be prepped 1 day ahead; store in airtight containers and chill.
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Emmanuel Kirui
emmanuelk@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of kale, mushrooms, raisins, and almonds. The dressing is also delicious. I will definitely be making this salad again!
chjunaid ashraf
chjunaid_ashraf@hotmail.comI tried this salad and it was amazing! The tempura kale was crispy and flavorful, and the dressing was tangy and sweet. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone who is looking for a healthy an
Shaikh Haris Sohail
ss@hotmail.comThis salad was a bit too oily for my taste. The tempura kale was crispy, but it was a bit too greasy. The dressing was also a bit too sweet for my liking. Overall, I was not a fan of this salad.
Zahoor Jani
z.j@hotmail.comI'm not a fan of kale, but this salad was delicious! The tempura batter made the kale crispy and flavorful, and the dressing was light and refreshing. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone who is looking for a healthy and tasty meal.
Jen Harkins
h.j29@gmail.comThis salad was delicious! The kale was crispy and flavorful, the mushrooms were meaty, and the dressing was tangy and sweet. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone who is looking for a healt
Meaza Degfe
d_m18@hotmail.frI tried this salad and it was amazing! The tempura kale was crispy and flavorful, and the dressing was tangy and sweet. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone who is looking for a healthy an
Currently Unknownxx
u@yahoo.comThis salad was a bit too bland for my taste. The tempura kale was crispy, but it lacked flavor. The dressing was also a bit too light for my liking. Overall, I was not a fan of this salad.
akanni abdulateef
abdulateef_a@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of kale, but this salad was delicious! The tempura batter made the kale crispy and flavorful, and the dressing was light and refreshing. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone who is looking for a healthy and tasty meal.
Arfan Ahammed
aa48@hotmail.frThis salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of kale, mushrooms, raisins, and almonds. The dressing is also delicious. I will definitely be making this salad again!
Jabbar Quarshi
jquarshi85@gmail.comI tried this salad and it was amazing! The tempura kale was crispy and flavorful, and the dressing was tangy and sweet. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone who is looking for a healthy an
Joel Kuria
k.j@gmail.comThis salad was a bit too oily for my taste. The tempura kale was crispy, but it was a bit too greasy. The dressing was also a bit too sweet for my liking. Overall, I was not a fan of this salad.
Juliet Imade
julieti50@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of kale, but this salad changed my mind. The tempura batter made the kale crispy and flavorful, and the dressing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone who is looking for a healthy and tasty meal.
Britney Ravele
r-b@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of textures and flavors. The tempura kale is crispy and savory, the shiitake mushrooms are meaty and flavorful, and the dressing is tangy and sweet. I will definitely b
Earthlykill
earthlykill93@yahoo.comI made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The tempura kale was crispy and flavorful, and the dressing was light and refreshing. I added some grilled chicken to the salad for extra protein and it was perfect.
Milan Roka
r_milan@gmail.comThis tempura kale salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of crispy kale, savory shiitake mushrooms, sweet raisins, and crunchy almonds was perfection. The dressing was light and tangy, and brought all the flavors together perfectly.