Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)

Ingredients

US measurements with metric in parentheses.

• 2 lb (900 g) collard greens, stems removed, chopped
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp (8 g) grated ginger
• 1 tsp (2 g) ground cumin
• ½ tsp (1.2 g) turmeric
• 1 tsp (6 g) salt
• ½ cup (120 ml) water
• 1 green chili, sliced (optional)

Instructions

1. Boil the collards in salted water 8 minutes. Drain and press out the water.
2. Cook the onion in oil over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Add garlic, ginger, cumin and turmeric and cook 1 minute.
4. Add the greens, water, salt and chili. Cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring now and then, until very tender.
5. Serve warm with injera or rice.