Best Gomen Ethiopian Collard Greens Recipes

ETHIOPIAN COLLARD GREENS: GOMEN WAT

Steps:

• Directions Place chopped collard greens in a pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer until collards are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, but reserve the cooking water. Set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Stir in onions and cook until just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the cooked collards, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and the reserved cooking water. Simmer, uncovered, over medium-high heat until liquid is nearly evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the green pepper slices, lemon juice, salt, turmeric, paprika, allspice, and ginger root. Cook until peppers are soft, about 5 minutes.

GOMEN (ETHIOPIAN COLLARD GREENS)

Steps:

• Wash collard greens thoroughly. Discard the stem and chop the collard greens. Flush with hot water and strain.
• Mince onions, tomato, and garlic
• On high heat, sauté onions with the minced tomatoes and 1/4 cup of oil for about 5 minutes.
• Add 1 tablespoon of garlic and cook for 3 minutes, cover and reduce the heat to moderate.
• Add the chopped collard greens, 2 cups of hot water and cook for 15 minutes or until the collard greens are tender with the lid covered. Add water as needed to keep moisture.
• Add sliced jalapeño, Tikur Azmud, and Korerima, then salt to taste.
• Remove from heat and serve hot.