Hamli

Name: Hamli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Eritrean
Ingredients: 500g fresh spinach, washed and chopped; 1 onion, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp cumin; 1 jalapeño, minced; Salt and pepper; Juice of half a lemon

ሓምሊ (HAHM-lee)

Sautéed Spinach and Greens

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 132 kcal

Fresh spinach and greens gently sautéed with garlic, cumin, and olive oil, a nutritious and comforting Eritrean side dish.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 5.0g

Carbs 10.0g

Fat 8.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

large skillet cutting board sharp knife

Presentation Guide

Vessel: section of injera platter

Garnishes: lemon wedge

Accompaniments: injera, other stews

Ingredients

500g fresh spinach, washed and chopped
1 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin
1 jalapeño, minced
Salt and pepper
Juice of half a lemon

Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add sliced onion and cook for five minutes until softened.
2
Add garlic, cumin, and jalapeño, sauté for one minute until fragrant.
3
Add spinach in batches, tossing with tongs as each batch wilts down to make room for more.
4
Cook for five minutes total until all greens are wilted and tender, season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
5
Serve as a side on the injera platter, positioned next to contrasting stews.

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Did You Know?

Hamli is considered essential for nursing mothers in Eritrea, valued for its iron content and digestibility.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large skillet
cutting board
sharp knife

Garnishing

lemon wedge

Accompaniments

injera, other stews

The Story Behind Hamli

Hamli represents the Eritrean tradition of preparing simple, nutritious green vegetables as an essential part of every meal. Wild greens have been foraged and cultivated across the Eritrean highlands for centuries, and this preparation method preserves their nutritional value while adding flavor through minimal spicing. The dish embodies the Eritrean principle that good food need not be complicated.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed everyday accompaniment 📜 Origins: Traditional Eritrean

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