Brèdes (bred)

Instructions

1. Wash the brèdes thoroughly in several changes of water to remove any soil, then strip the stems and roughly chop the leaves.
2. Thinly slice the onion, crush the garlic and dice the tomatoes.
3. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and sweat the onion for 5 minutes over medium heat.
4. Add the garlic and tomatoes, then let them break down for 5 minutes.
5. Add the brèdes a handful at a time, letting each batch wilt before adding more.
6. Pour in the stock, add the whole chili, season and cover.
7. Simmer gently for 25 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the leaves are very tender.
8. Remove the chili, adjust the seasoning and serve hot with rice.