Produce Briefs...
Okinawan Yams
When the Okinawan yam is cooked, its rich purple color intensifies. It can be stored up to six week s in a cool dry location.
Bitter Melon
The Bitter melon is long and slender, similar to the shape of a standard cucumber with a rough, warty edible skin and off-white translucent crisp and bitter flesh bearing flat white bitter seeds.
Seasons/Availability
Purple kale is available year round with a peak season during the winter months.
Description/Taste
Purple kale produces serrated vibrant purple variegated ruffled leaves. This attractive vegetable offers a mild cabbage flavor and a chewy semi-crisp texture.
Applications
Tender Purple kale greens are a great intense addition to mixed green salads. They are great carriers for peanuts, almonds, tamari, chiles and other Asian ingredients like sesame oil and ginger. The leaves can be eaten raw, braised, grilled and added to soups and stews.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Since kale survives well in cold climates, it is a favorite mealtime entree served in Scandinavia, Germany, Holland and Scotland. it is also popular in a Portugese soup titled caldo verde, a hearty broth of potatoes, savories and sausage.
Geography/History
Beautiful ornamental purple kale, Brassica oleracea, is cultivated from the dwarf variety of kale and looks like a giant ruffled flower. Although it will grow in warmer climates, cooler weather suits flowering kale much better, but it isn't quite as cold hardy as common kale.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Bang Bang | San Diego CA | 619-677-2264 |
| Crosby National Golf Club LLC | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-227-0172 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| The Hake | La Jolla CA | 619-994-7832 |
| Home Kitchen Culture | San Diego CA | 619-302-7655 |
| Juice Nation | SOLANA BEACH CA | 858-699-0858 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| South Bay Fish Co. | Chula Vista CA | 619-420-7234 |
| Stingaree | San Diego CA | 619-544-0867 |
| Bang Bang Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-677-2264 |
| Brothers Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 619-595-0295 |
| Chef V | San Diego CA | 760-835-9912 |
| Commander Naval Air Force | San Diego CA | 619-556-1011 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Stevie's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-298-7706 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-354-1150 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Kamikaze 7 Sushi Joint | San Diego CA | 818-378-5752 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Ohana Catering | San Diego CA | 858-278-1043 |
| The Melting Pot Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-234-5554 |
| Art Institute of San Diego | San Diego CA | 858-598-1200 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Tapenade | San Diego CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Aztec Shops Catering | San Diego CA | 619-594-7641 |
| Gabardine | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Kale Purple. One
is easiest, three is harder.| My New Roots |
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Roasted Kale and Beets with Honey-Horseradish Vinaigrette |
| The Balanced Platter |
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Brilliantly Beet Smoothie |
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Glen Park Village Farmers' Market Near Daly City, California, United States About 17 days ago, 11/24/13 Spotter's comments : Purple Kale spotted at Glen Park Village Farmers' Market. Different effect than green kale, purple adds a new color to a dish. Organic from J&M Ibarra Farm. Root 246 Near Solvang, California, United States About 159 days ago, 7/05/13 Spotter's comments : Chef was picking it from the garden out front as we walked up! Barrio Starr Near San Diego, California, United States About 304 days ago, 2/10/13 Spotter's comments : Breakfast tamale with vibrant purple kale! |
