Collard Greens in Olive Oil
- 3 potatoes, sliced
- 15 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 handful of fresh mint
- 150 ml olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 chicken stock cube
- 300 grams salted cod portions, optional
- 2 liter water, plus extra.
- 1 sea salt
- 400 grams collard Greens
- If using cod, soak the fish in cold water 24 hours before cooking.
- Change water 3-4 times during this time.
- An important step is to pre-cook the greens prior to actually making the recipe.
- This stops it from becoming too bitter during the cooking process.
- In a large pan bring water to the boil.
- Wash and roughly tear the greens.
- Once the water is boiling drop the greens into the pan and let it cook for 5 minutes.
- Strain the greens and dispose of the water.
- Rinse the pan and add in the 2 litres of cold water.
- Add the greens, salt and olive oil, cover with lid and bring to the boil.
- Once its boiling, add in the potatoes, garlic, and stock cube, lightly stir, cover with lid and cook for a further 15 minutes
- Add in the the cod and cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Check seasoning is to your taste.
- Remove from the heat, add in the mint, lightly stir and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
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Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/354582-collard-greens-in-olive-oil (may not work)