Side Dish

Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)

Name: Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 racions
Cuisine: ethiopian
Ingredients: 900 g collard greens stemmed and chopped; 1 u yellow onion finely chopped; 15 g fresh ginger grated; 3 gra garlic minced; 1 u serrano pepper minced (opcional); 2 cs vegetable oil; 120 ml vegetable broth; 0,5 ct salt; 0,25 ct black pepper freshly ground

This is a traditional Ethiopian side dish featuring collard greens stewed with aromatic spices. It's a flavorful and healthy addition to any meal, often served with injera or other main courses. The greens are gently simmered until tender, absorbing the rich flavors of the onion, garlic, and ginger.

Una recepta original de Forkin

Temps total: 55 min
Racions: 4
Dificultat: Mitjana
Per ració: 160 kcal

VeganaVegetarianaSense gluten

Preparació prèvia

Llista d’ingredients

900 gcollard greens, stemmed and chopped
1 uyellow onion, finely chopped
15 gfresh ginger, grated
3 gragarlic, minced
1 userrano pepper, minced(opcional)
2 csvegetable oil
120 mlvegetable broth
0,5 ctsalt
0,25 ctblack pepper, freshly ground

Estris

large pot · cutting board · knife

Elaboració

Pas a pas

1
Wash the collard greens thoroughly, remove the tough stems, and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Ensure all dirt is removed from the greens, as they can be quite sandy.
2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Uns 1 min
3
Add the yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Uns 7 min
Nota de cuina: Do not rush this step; properly sautéed onions build the flavor base.
4
Stir in the fresh ginger, garlic, and serrano pepper (if using) and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
5
Add the chopped collard greens to the pot in batches, allowing each batch to wilt slightly before adding more.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: The greens will reduce significantly in volume as they cook.
6
Pour in the vegetable broth, then season with salt and black pepper.
Uns 1 min
7
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 30-35 minutes, or until the collard greens are very tender.
Uns 35 min
Nota de cuina: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
8
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Uns 1 min

Per ració

Nutrició

74%Puntuació

Calories: 159,9kcal
Proteïnes: 7,6g
Hidrats de carboni: 17,8g
Greixos: 8,7g
Fibra: 9,9g
Sucre: 5,1g

Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.

Conservació

Com conservar-ho

Store leftover gomen in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Com reescalfar-ho

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.