So When I made this Ethiopian Gomen Wat recipe, I steamed frozen collard greens in a foil-wrapped package along with other vegetables. I'll post how to make this simply and easily in the pressure cooker, although of course this can be done stove-top as well.
Instant Pot Ethiopian Gomen Wat
I'm going to post this as a PIP recipe, just the way I made it because I think making it PIP also ensured that the collard greens didn't get water-logged and need a lot of cooking to evaporate the water that pressure cooking invariably leaves. I'm also providing stove top instructions below.
When I made this, I also cooked red lentils for Mesir Wot at the same time and since both things cooked in 5 minutes, that worked out really well. That to me, would be the advantage of doing this in the pressure cooker vs. cooking on the stove, as well as not having to stir or babysit in any way.
So the steps to this recipe are:
- Put frozen collard greens in a bowl or foil packet along with some other aromatics and seasonings
- Steam for 5 minutes in the pressure cooker with the vent sealed
- Finish in a small pan on the stovetop.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (72 g) Frozen Collard Greens
- 1/4 cup (40 g) onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Garlic
- 1/2 teaspoons (0.5 teaspoons) Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Smoked Paprika
For Finishing
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) Olive Oil
- 2 teaspoons (2 teaspoons) Red Wine Vinegar
Instructions
- Place frozen collard greens and spices on a sheet of foil and make a packet out of it. Alternatively, place these ingredients in a heat proof bowl.
- In the liner of the pressure cooker, place 2 cups of water and a trivet. Place the vegetable packet on top of trivet.
- Steam with the vent closed for 5 mins, and release pressure quickly.
- Heat a saucepan and when hot, add oil.
- Carefully remove the vegetables and place into the hot oil and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add vinegar and toss.
- Serve warm.
For Stovetop
- Sauté onions and garlic, and add collard greens and spices.
- Add 1/2 cup of water, cover the pan, and cook the greens until tender and done, about 20 minutes.
- Season with vinegar and taste adjust as needed.
- Serve Warm.
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Sue Kern
I used fresh kale and cooked it on the stovetop. Really flavorful, but next time I'll double or triple the recipe as the yield was small and we all wanted lots more!
Niko
Totally delicious! My favorite preparation of collard greens so far. Can’t wait to make it again! 5/5 stars.
Jennifer
I have fresh collard greens instead of frozen. Do you have recommendations for that?
Laura Leach
This has redeemed Collard Greens for me! No more icky Southern boiled-to-death greens for us!
URVASHI PITRE
Perfect! I’m glad to hear that
Rachel Park
The flavors were interesting, mild and delicious. This recipe will be my new staple.
Mr.Tim
Question: I'm a bit confused. How do I cook the Gomen Wat & Misir Wot at the same time in one pot? Does it require 2 pots inside the Instant Pot? I really want to try this since I have learned to make Injera at home and don't want any additional heat in my tiny kitchen.
URVASHI PITRE
Yes pot in pot. Gomen in one and misir in the other. Just use frozen collards and wrap in foil so they don't overcook.