Ingredients
Cane Syrup
- 1 C Cane Sugar
- 1/2 C Water
Collards
- 1 bunch Collard Greens
- 1 C peeled and diced Kolbasa
- 1/2 C diced White Onion
- 2 Tbsp Cane Syrup (above)
- 1/2 C Chicken Stock
- 1/2 Tbsp minced Garlic
- 1 whole Sunset Sweet Twisted Pepper, julienne
Method
Cane Syrup
In a small pot, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil while stirring continuously until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.
Collards
Wash collards and drain. Separate stem from leaves and dice stems. Cut leaves into ribbons and set aside.
In a large pan over medium; high heat, sauté kolbasa until browned. Reduce heat to medium low heat and add white onions, cook until softened but not brown. Add collard stems and cook for another 2 minutes or until stems start to soften but remain with a crunchiness. Add collard leaves and mix well.
Add simple syrup, chicken stock and garlic. Cook until collards are wilted. Add Sunset Sweet Twisted Peppers and cook until just soft.
Serve and enjoy.
Roger Mooking has earned an international reputation as a renowned
chef executing a culinary style that showcases his globally inspired
vision. The Trinidadian-born, Canadian-raised chef is influenced by his
culturally rich family background, his love of people and travel, and
interest in global flavours to create new culinary experiences.
While Roger’s earliest influences are his family’s Chinese and Caribbean
specialties, Roger has also trained under Japanese, Chinese, French, and
Swiss German chefs. This third generation restaurateur has opened and
consulted on many food and beverage operations including “Twist by
Roger Mooking”.