European
Switzerland - Side Dishes
Steamed Swiss Chard
Chef's Menu Description
Krautstiel gedämpft: fresh Swiss chard stems and leafy greens gently steamed, tossed in foaming alpine butter with minced garlic, lemon juice, and freshly ground nutmeg.
Ingredients
- • 500g fresh Swiss chard (Krautstiel), washed
- • 35g Swiss butter
- • 1 clove garlic, minced
- • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- • 1/2 tsp freshly grated whole nutmeg
- • Sea salt flakes and cracked black pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cut the white crunchy stems from the green leaves. Slice stems into 2cm batons and roughly chop the leaves.
2
Phase 2
Melt half the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the stems with minced garlic for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
3
Phase 3
Add the chopped leaves and remaining butter to the pan. Cover and steam for 3 to 4 minutes until the leaves wilt into dark emerald ribbons.
4
Phase 4
Uncover, stir in the lemon juice, nutmeg, sea salt flakes, and cracked pepper, serving immediately.