Shiro Wot & Gomen (Velvety Spiced Chickpea Stew Paired with Garlic-Ginger Collard Greens) – Authentic Ethiopia Recipe
Addis Ababa’s favorite plant-based pairing: silky crimson shiro alongside bright emerald garlic collard greens.
- Country of Origin
- 🇪🇹 Ethiopia (East Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Smooth roasted chickpea stew, Ribbons of fresh collard greens (gomen) with tomatoes, Warm flatbread, Berbere spice, Garlic
Ingredients for Shiro Wot & Gomen (Velvety Spiced Chickpea Stew Paired with Garlic-Ginger Collard Greens) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) smooth roasted chickpea stew, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups ribbons of fresh collard greens (gomen) with tomatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup warm flatbread
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with berbere spice
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Ethiopia seasoning (garlic, fresh ginger, cardamom, olive oil)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown smooth roasted chickpea stew for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, berbere spice, and garlic, fresh ginger, cardamom, olive oil, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add ribbons of fresh collard greens (gomen) with tomatoes and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
- Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
- Stir in warm flatbread right before serving warm.