Gomen
Tender greens cooked down with garlic, ginger and a little chilli. A fresh, savoury side for any Ethiopian spread.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.76 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Bring a large pan of water to the boil and blanch the greens for 3 minutes. Drain well and squeeze out the water.
3 min - 2
Heat the oil in a wide pan and fry the onion for 8 minutes until soft.
8 min - 3
Add the garlic, ginger, chilli and turmeric and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Add the greens and the water. Cover and cook gently for 15 minutes, stirring now and then, until very tender.
15 min - 5
Uncover and cook off any extra liquid. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 6
Serve warm or at room temperature.
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