ETHIOPIAN SPICY CHEESE WITH COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Cut the collard green leaves and discard the stems; Wash the leaves in cold water.
• Boil water in a large pot; add onion, clove garlic, black pepper, and the collard greens. Cook the collard greens for 15 minutes until the leaves collapse altogether.
• Strain the collard greens and discard onion, garlic and water. Place the collard greens on a platter or flat pan to dry; chop finely the collard greens.
• In a bowl, flake the cheese with forks.
• Combine the chopped collard greens and the cheese.
• In small pot, on a lower heat, melt the butter, add Mitmita (cayenne), false cardamom, white pepper, garlic powder; Remove from heat;.
• Pour the spiced melted butter on the collard-cheese mixture; Mix it well until completely marinated; add salt if needed.
• Serve it at room temperature. Keep the rest in the fridge.