Ethiopian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Gomen
30 minutes · 6 servings · vegetarian
Gomen is a staple Ethiopian cooked greens dish, often served alongside wat and injera.
Ingredients
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- 2 large bunches collard greens, stemmed and chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or niter kibbeh
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Let’s make it
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook onion for 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds.
- Add collards, salt, and water. Cover and cook 15 minutes, stirring once.
- Uncover, cook 5 to 8 minutes more until tender, then finish with lemon juice.
Chop the greens very fine for a softer texture.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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