I've been inspired lately by Amanda's recipe for collards with oyster sauce (in her amazing book!). I like the idea of preparing traditional Western vegetables with Asian flavors and techniques. Collards are so abundant in New England this time of year and they are delicious and inexpensive, so I've been experimenting a lot with them. This recipe is a spin on the traditional Japanese dish typically made with spinach. You can definitely substitute other hearty greens -- I'm waiting for my next delivery of kale from my parents' garden in the Berkshires to try it out. However, collards are blissful to cook with because they are so freakin resilient. I served this dish with the Misoyaki Roast Chicken and it was a hit. Enjoy! - student epicure

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