🇪🇹 Ethiopian Cuisine

Gomen

Ethiopian Braised Collard Greens

Prep Time 30 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 149 kcal

Tender collard greens slow-braised with garlic, ginger, and niter kibbeh until silky and flavorful, a beloved Ethiopian side dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch collard greens, stemmed and chopped
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp niter kibbeh or olive oil
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove tough stems from collard greens, stack leaves, roll tightly, and slice into thin ribbons across the roll.
  2. 2 Heat niter kibbeh in a large pot, add onions, and cook over medium heat for eight minutes until softened.
  3. 3 Add garlic, ginger, jalapeño, and turmeric, stirring for two minutes until very fragrant and well combined.
  4. 4 Add greens in batches, tossing to coat with the spiced oil as they wilt down to make room for more.
  5. 5 Add water, cover, and simmer on low heat for fifteen minutes until greens are completely tender and silky.
  6. 6 Season with salt and pepper, toss once more, and serve alongside other wats on a communal injera platter.

Did You Know?

Gomen is one of the few Ethiopian dishes that appears on both fasting and non-fasting tables, simply by swapping niter kibbeh for oil.

From The Culinary Codex — http://theculinarycodex.com/dish/ethiopian/gomen/