Jul 14 2026
Restaurantsil BucoKale & Anchovy Recipe

Kale & Anchovy Recipe

Inspired by il Buco
Time30m
Serves2

Lacinato kale, anchovy, pickled chilies, stracciatella, parmigiano

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

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Condiments

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Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Kale

    Remove the stems from the lacinato kale and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Anchovy

    Drain the anchovy fillets and chop them finely.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Chilies

    Measure out the pickled chilies and chop them into small pieces.

  4. 4

    Grate the Cheese

    Grate the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese using a fine grater.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Sauté the Kale

    In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped kale and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until wilted and tender.

  2. 6

    Add Anchovies

    Add the chopped anchovy fillets to the skillet with the kale and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the anchovies dissolve and flavor the kale.

  3. 7

    Incorporate Chilies

    Stir in the chopped pickled chilies and cook for another minute to combine the flavors.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    Transfer the sautéed kale and anchovy mixture to a serving plate or bowl.

  2. 9

    Add Stracciatella

    Top the mixture with dollops of stracciatella cheese.

  3. 10

    Finish with Parmigiano

    Sprinkle the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano over the top for added flavor.

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