Cavolo riccio

Taste

Curly, sturdy leaves with a strong, slightly bitter taste, sweeter after frost.

Growing

It is a winter cabbage: the peak and availability run from October to March. It is grown in fields.

Pairings

Cook it in soup, with sausages and potatoes or in a green smoothie.

Frequently asked questions

When is Cavolo riccio in season in Switzerland?

Peak season is January, February, March, October, November and December. In Switzerland it is available January, February, March, October, November and December.

kale: how to choose?

Pick heavy, compact pieces with fresh leaves and no dark spots.

kale: how to store?

In the fridge vegetable drawer, whole and unwashed.

kale: how to cook?

Braised, steamed, roasted or in soup; don’t overcook it, to keep flavour and texture.

Seasonal recipes

• White bean and potato patties on kale
• Wholegrain caserecce with char, kale and horseradish
• Wholegrain penne with lamb ragù and kale
• Black kale with pear and Sbrinz
• Oven-baked kale chips with apple
• Savoury kale and Sbrinz muffins
• Baked brown rice with lentils and curly kale
• Potato and kale gratin with Vacherin
• Kale, barley and Sbrinz patties with lemon carrot salad
• Wholegrain Ticino rice with lentil dal and squash
• Steamed perch on curly kale with turmeric couscous
• Steamed perch on curly kale with turmeric couscous