While holding the kale under the water, run your fingers along the leaves and stem to knock off any remaining bugs or dirt. [substeps] The bugs are harmless, so you don't have to throw away your kale if you spot them on it.
[header] How to blanch kale [title] Soak the kale in water for 1 minute to loosen dirt and debris. [step] If you have fresh kale, you may notice some bugs attached to the leaves or stem. They can be hard to see but will come off under running water.