Tikil Gomen (Ethiopian Cabbage)

This is one of many Ethiopian dishes. It is a typical dish that is served alongside other dishes on injera. It's very simple and tastes great. There are many variations on this recipe; it can be prepared with just the cabbage, with carrots and potatoes, with meat, and so on.

• Cooking Time: 32 mins
• Total Time: 32 mins
• Calories: 166 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 2 tablespoons water, or as needed
• ½ onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric (Optional)
• ⅔ head cabbage, diced and rinsed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in carrots, garlic, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until flavors are combined, about 7 minutes. Add cabbage and mix well.

Step 2

Cover pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the cabbage is tender but not completely soft, about 20 minutes. Add water if vegetables look dry.