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Gomen (Ethiopian Braised Collard Greens with Spiced Butter)
Tender collard greens braised low and slow with sweet onions, garlic, ginger, and aromatic spiced niter kibbeh.
The story
Gomen is the quintessential vegetable dish of the Ethiopian plateau, providing a wholesome, silky counterpoint to intense berbere stews and rich meats. Grown widely across cool highland gardens, collard greens have nourished generations during non-fasting and fasting cycles alike. When prepared during fasting periods, hearty seed oils such as sesame or safflower oil replace the spiced clarified butter.
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