Ayib Be'gomen: calories and recipe

Ingredients

• 250 g fresh cottage cheese (ayib)
• 200 g boiled seasoned kale (cooked gomen)
• 30 g niter kibbeh (clarified butter) (2 tbsp)
• 1 g cardamom powder (0.25 tsp)
• 4 g salt (1 small spoon)

How to make it

1. 1Drain cottage cheese in a sieve to remove liquid whey.
2. 2In a serving bowl, gently fold together the drained cottage cheese and cooked, spiced kale.
3. 3Warm the spiced butter (niter kibbeh) with a pinch of cardamom and drizzle over the top.
4. 4Season with salt to taste and serve with warm enjera.

Recipe and nutrition: EPHI & FAO, Ethiopian Food Recipes 2025