Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)
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.
Alkuperäinen resepti: Forkin
- Kokonaisaika
- 55 min
- Annoksia
- 4
- Vaikeustaso
- Keskitaso
- Annosta kohti
- 160 kcal
Esivalmistelut
Ainesosat
- 900 gcollard greens, stemmed and chopped
- 1 kplyellow onion, finely chopped
- 15 gfresh ginger, grated
- 3 kynsigarlic, minced
- 1 kplserrano pepper, minced(valinnainen)
- 2 rklvegetable oil
- 120 mlvegetable broth
- 0,5 tlsalt
- 0,25 tlblack pepper, freshly ground
Välineet
large pot · cutting board · knife
Valmistusohje
Vaihe vaiheelta
- 1
Wash the collard greens thoroughly, remove the tough stems, and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
Noin 5 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 1 min
- 3
Add the yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Noin 7 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 2 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 5 min
Kokin vinkki: The greens will reduce significantly in volume as they cook.
- 6
Pour in the vegetable broth, then season with salt and black pepper.
Noin 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.
Noin 35 min
Kokin vinkki: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- 8
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Noin 1 min
Annosta kohti
Ravintoarvot
- Kalorit
- 159,9kcal
- Proteiini
- 7,6g
- Hiilihydraatit
- 17,8g
- Rasva
- 8,7g
- Kuitu
- 9,9g
- Sokeri
- 5,1g
Arvio perustuu reseptin ainesosamääriin. Arvot voivat vaihdella tuotemerkkien ja korvaavien ainesosien mukaan.
Säilytä hyvänä
Store leftover gomen in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.