Gomen
ጎመን
Greens stewed with garlic and ginger — the vegetable that sits next to the wats.
Recipe by I Want Some Food · Reviewed by the editorial kitchen. Native name preserved: ጎመን.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Rest
- None
- Total
- 50 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Cheap nightUnder $8 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Gomen is collards or similar greens cooked down with onion, garlic and ginger until they are soft and dark. Not a 90-second stir-fry. Ethiopian kale or collard is the leaf; supermarket collards or cavolo nero work.
What you'll need
8 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Collard greens500 g
- Garlic4 clove
- Ginger15 ml
- Neutral oil44 ml
- Fresh chilli (optional)1
- Salt4.9 ml
- Water150 ml
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Strip stems, slice leaves. Soften onion in oil, add garlic, ginger and chilli.
8 min
Step 2
Add greens, water and salt. Cover and cook until tender, 20–25 minutes. Uncover to dry a little.
25 min
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 143 kcal
- Protein
- 4.6 g
- Carbs
- 11.3 g
- Fat
- 9.9 g
- Saturated fat
- 1 g
- Fibre
- 5.7 g
- Sugar
- 2.2 g
- Sodium
- 587 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- No major allergens flagged in the structured ingredients.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 12 November.
Substitutions
Collards → Cavolo nero or cabbage
Cabbage is sweeter. Still a green pot.
Tips
- A squeeze of lemon at the end is allowed.
- Spinach cooks faster and goes sloppy. Use it only if you must.
History & culture
A fasting plate and a meat-table side. Injera underneath.
Highland greens. The name is the vegetable.
Traditional
Provenance: Editorial adaptation.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Gomen take?
50 min all in — 15 min prep, 35 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
5 more questionsFewer questions
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Collards → Cavolo nero or cabbage. Cabbage is sweeter. Still a green pot.
Any tips from this recipe?
A squeeze of lemon at the end is allowed. Spinach cooks faster and goes sloppy. Use it only if you must.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.
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