Ingredients
Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.
Serves 4
Greens
Base
Equipment
Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; saucepan with lid; sieve; heatproof spoon; spatula.
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Steps
Greens · About 20 min
- Simmer 700 g collard greens, stems removed and chopped, 500 ml water covered 20 minutes until tender; drain, reserving some liquid.
Check: Look for this result: tender; drain, reserving some liquid.
Base · About 8 min
- Cook 35 ml neutral oil, 150 g onion, chopped, 20 g ginger, grated, 15 g garlic, chopped, 20 g green chili, sliced, ¾ tsp salt in its oil 8 minutes.
Combine · About 7 min
- Add greens and a little reserved liquid; cook 5–7 minutes until coated.
Check: Look for this result: coated.
Tips
- Remove tough stems before chopping collard leaves.
- Judge Gomen by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Gomen takes to cook.
Substitutions
- Use kale with a shorter simmer.
Storage
- Get perishable Gomen into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Gomen within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
- Bring cooked Gomen to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Gomen is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.
Make ahead
- Prepare the measured ingredients for Gomen one day ahead. For Gomen, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Gomen on the day of serving.
FAQ
What matters most when making Gomen?
Remove tough stems before chopping collard leaves.
What can I substitute in Gomen?
Use kale with a shorter simmer.
Can I prepare Gomen ahead?
Prepare the measured ingredients for Gomen one day ahead. For Gomen, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Gomen on the day of serving.
Food safety references
FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating
