GOMEN (ETHIOPIAN COLLARD GREENS)

Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens) image

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 bunches Fresh Collard Greens, chopped
2 Yellow onion, minced
1/4 cup oil (canola or other non-flavored)
2 Roma tomatoes, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Jalapeno, sliced (optional)
2 cups Water
1 teaspoon Brundo Spice Company Tikur Azmud
1 teaspoon Brundo Spice Company Korerima, ground to a powder
- Salt to taste

Steps:

Wash collard greens thoroughly. Discard the stem and chop the collard greens. Flush with hot water and strain.
Mince onions, tomato, and garlic
On high heat, sauté onions with the minced tomatoes and 1/4 cup of oil for about 5 minutes.
Add 1 tablespoon of garlic and cook for 3 minutes, cover and reduce the heat to moderate.
Add the chopped collard greens, 2 cups of hot water and cook for 15 minutes or until the collard greens are tender with the lid covered. Add water as needed to keep moisture.
Add sliced jalapeño, Tikur Azmud, and Korerima, then salt to taste.
Remove from heat and serve hot.