Ethiopian Style Collard Greens

Ethiopian Style Collard Greens (Gomen Wat)

From Chef Lola's Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 bunches Collard Greens or Kale, roughly 1.5 lb, chopped

• 4 tablespoons Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian Spiced Clarified Butter) or cooking oil

• 1 ½ teaspoon ginger, minced

• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced

• 1 red onion medium size, chopped

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• ½ teaspoon cardamom spice

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1 ripe tomato, finely chopped

• 1-2 Jalapeno peppers, deseeded and diced

• Salt to taste

How to Prepare

1. In a large skillet, add the onion, tomatoes and salt. Cook until the moisture is absorbed. About 5 minutes.

2. Add the oil, minced ginger, jalapeno, garlic, paprika, cumin, cardamom, and sauté for about a minute.

3. Stir in the collard greens and cook on medium heat until the collard greens become softened and most of the water evaporates. About 10 to 15 minutes. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.