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Get tips on how to chop kale with Chef Derrick Reed. Kale is loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and nutrients that makes it the perfect addition to any dish if done right. If your recipe calls for chopped kale, make sure to roll it up together before pulling out your knife. Use the bear claw method when cutting anything to keep your fingers protected. Learn all of Derrick's methods for chopping kale by watching his How-To. With a passion for Photography and Styling and a degree in the Culinary Arts, Chef Derrick Reed uses food and drinks to capture the perfect scene and convey his story. Whether for restaurant work or private studio shots for blogs, the dishes captured showcase his food in its most artistic form.

Chef Derrick Reed shares his technique for chopping kale that will help you get better in the kitchen. 

How-To Chop Kale

Learn the right way to de-leaf kale with Private Chef Derrick Reed. Simply follow the natural curvature of the kale's stem as you pull off the leaves. You can also grab the kale at the base of the stem with one hand and use your other hand to swiftly slide up the stem taking the leaves with you. Watch Derrick's How-to video to learn more. With a passion for Photography and Styling and a degree in the Culinary Arts, Chef Derrick Reed uses food and drinks to capture the perfect scene and convey his story. Whether for restaurant work or private studio shots for blogs, the dishes captured showcase his food in its most artistic form.

Before you chop kale, you have to de-leaf it. Learn how with Chef Derrick Reed. 