Ethiopian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Tikil Gomen
35 minutes · 6 servings · vegan
Tikil gomen is a common cabbage, carrot, and potato side dish often eaten with wats.
Ingredients
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- 1 medium head cabbage, chopped
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, cubed
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup water
Let’s make it
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion for 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Cook 30 seconds.
- Add cabbage, carrots, potatoes, salt, and water. Cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once or twice.
- Cook uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes more until tender and lightly saucy.
Cut the vegetables small so kids can eat them easily with injera.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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