Martha Stewart's Easy Utensil Hack For Quickly De-Ribbing Kale - Tasting Table

"The homemaker and designer extraordinaire is always ready to lend a helping hand to her viewers, whether on television or social media. In a popular TikTok video, Stewart advises followers on the best way to de-rib raw kale to prepare it for any number of hearty kale recipes. Simply threading the stem through the drainage hole of a metal spoon, she carefully pulls the stem until it separates from the rest of the leaf."

"Ending the video by paraphrasing her signature catchphrase, Stewart says of this tip, "Now, that is a good thing." This tip is particularly effective because of the utensil Stewart tells viewers to use. The drainage holes in this type of spoon, like an OFXDD Stainless Steel Slotted Serving Spoon, provide optimal space to feed each stem through. The metal also helps to cut between the stem and leaf, leaving only the curly green vegetation behind."

"Whether cooked or raw, kale has a number of clever and creative uses. Take a bunch of freshly de-ribbed kale and start by gently massaging it. While this might sound like a joke, the process of using your hands to massage kale that has been coated in a simple marinade or dressing will aid in digestion. It will also help flavor the leaves to get them ready for serving in salads or whatever dish you have in mind."

Martha Stewart demonstrates a quick method to de-rib raw kale by threading the stem through the drainage hole of a metal slotted spoon and pulling until the stem separates from the leaf. The slotted spoon's drainage holes provide space to feed each stem, and the metal helps cut between stem and leaf, leaving only the leafy part. The technique may require some finesse at first to achieve a clean break, but becomes easy with practice. De-ribbed kale can be used in soups, stews, salads, and other dishes. Massaging de-ribbed kale coated in a simple marinade or dressing aids digestion and enhances flavor before serving. Both raw and cooked preparations are suitable, and various cooking methods can be applied.

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