Ethiopian Gomen

Name: Ethiopian Gomen
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500g fresh collard greens, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 tablespoons Ethiopian spiced butter (niter kibbeh); 1 teaspoon ginger, minced; 1/2 teaspoon berbere spice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup water

Silky Ethiopian braised collard greens cooked down with garlic, ginger, and a touch of niter kibbeh: a comforting classic in just 8 ingredients.

30 min4 servingsEasy

You'll needStovetop

Ingredients

500gfresh collard greens, chopped
3garlic cloves, minced
1medium onion, diced
3 tablespoonsEthiopian spiced butter (niter kibbeh)
1 teaspoonginger, minced
1/2 teaspoonberbere spice
1/4 teaspoonsalt
1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
1/4 cupwater

How to make it

Step 1—

Melt the niter kibbeh in a large skillet over medium heat

Step 2—

Add diced onion and sauté for 2 minutes until softened

Step 3—

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant

Step 4—

Add berbere spice, salt, and black pepper, mix well

Step 5—

Add chopped collard greens and stir to coat with the spiced butter

Step 6—

Pour in water and cover the skillet

Step 7—

Simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender

Step 8—

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, then serve hot

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