Massage Your Kale – Why?

Wash the kale and remove the leaves from the stems. Tear the leaves into smaller pieces and rub them in your hands with olive oil and salt. Continue to massage the kale to distribute the oil evenly over the surface of the greens. Work the pieces until they just begin to wilt — but don’t overwork them so you end up with a pile of mush.

The reason this method works well for kale is simple. Kale is fibrous and can be difficult to munch compared to other greens like romaine lettuce or spinach. The rubbing, kneading motion helps to tenderize the veg and make it easier to chew and digest. Try this for raw kale you are going to be serving or eating right away. Article from Allrecipes