Zelbo Gommen: calories and recipe

Ingredients

• 490 g kale, raw edible portion (7 large cup)
• 8 g salt (1 tsp)
• 94 g oil (0.5 large cup)
• 78 g onion, peeled, finely chopped (1.25 medium cup)
• 10 g garlic, peeled, mashed (2.5 small spoon)
• 1000 g water (1.0 l)
• 20 g green pepper, sliced (1 medium cup)

How to make it

1. 1Wash kale in cold water, tear leaves from stems, peel stems and cut into small pieces.
2. 2Boil water in a saucepan, add kale, and cook for 25 minutes.
3. 3Add oil and cook for 1 minute.
4. 4Incorporate chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes, adding water as needed to prevent sticking.
5. 5Add mashed garlic and cook for 3 minutes.
6. 6Add a little water and cook for 14 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. 7Season with salt, cook for 1 minute, garnish with green pepper, and serve hot with enjera.

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