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title: Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)
servings: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 35 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/gomen-wat
---

Gather @collard green{600%g}, @fresh ginger{25%g}, @jalapeño{2} and @sunflower oil{3%tbsp}.

Stem and chop the collards, mince the @onion{1}, @garlic{5%clove} and ginger, and slice the jalapeno.

Heat the oil in a lidded pot and soften the onion 4–5 minutes until translucent. ~{270%seconds}

Add the garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute until fragrant. ~{1%minutes}

Add the collards with a splash of water, cover, and cook low 20 minutes, stirring once. ~{20%minutes}

Add the sliced jalapeno, cover again, and cook 5 minutes more. ~{5%minutes}

Uncover and cook a final 5 minutes until just moist, letting the last of the liquid evaporate. ~{5%minutes}

Serve alongside misir, shiro and tibs on shared injera.