What is Gomen Wat?

 Gomen Wat which means “collard greens stew”, is an Ethiopian meal. It is hearty yet light and goes with just about everything as a side dish!

This Ethiopian Braised Greens is a fairly easy dish to make both in terms of preparation and the time it takes to make it. Especially when you have all your pantry ingredients ready to go. What sets these greens apart from the rest are the spice mix and Ethiopian Spiced butter. It makes it more enticing and flavorful.

Ethiopian Gomen can be prepared by using an ingredient called niter kibbeh, which is an Ethiopian spiced clarified butter.  It is made using the same method as Indian ghee in which the butter is heated and the butterfat is separated from the milk solids.  Niter kibbeh is infused with a variety of fragrant herbs and spices resulting in a clarified butter that is highly aromatic and flavorful.  Niter kibbeh is an essential ingredient in Ethiopian cuisine, including Gomen, and there are no adequate substitutes.

This traditional Ethiopian side dish can be found in most Ethiopian restaurants and pairs wonderfully with any number of Ethiopian meat and vegetarian dishes