In a pan, boil water, a bit of salt and Kale. Make sure the water cover all the kale. Boil in medium heat for about 6-8 minutes or till soft. Drained and squeeze the leaves. It need to be really dry. set aside.

In a hot wok, put the oil and stir fry shallots, garlic, chillies, galangal till its fragrant. Add the bay&lime leaves., mix well. This take about 5 minutes. Throw the salted fish if you use this (make sure you pre soak in water, and drained, so its not too salty). stir fry more, add the drained Kale.

Mix all well, add the sugar, salt, chicken stock (if you use), and the water from the tamarind. let it simmer, taste it and add what necessary.