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Gomen Fitfit

Name: Gomen Fitfit
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: 200 g injera, torn into bite-size pieces; 250 g collard greens, stems removed and leaves thinly sliced; 100 g red onion, finely sliced; 10 g garlic, minced; 8 g ginger, finely grated; 8 g berbere; 80 g tomato, finely diced; 60 ml water; 4 g salt; 1 g black pepper; 5 ml olive oil; 10 ml lemon juice

Gomen Fitfit is a quick, comforting Ethiopian dish of tender collard greens folded with torn injera and fragrant berbere. The injera soaks up the savory juices, becoming soft, tangy, and richly spiced while the greens keep a fresh, earthy bite.

15 min

2 servings

249 kcal

Ethiopian

Ingredients

Fitfit base

200 ginjera, torn into bite-size pieces
250 gcollard greens, stems removed and leaves thinly sliced
100 gred onion, finely sliced
10 ggarlic, minced
8 gginger, finely grated
8 gberbere
80 gtomato, finely diced
60 mlwater
4 gsalt
1 gblack pepper
5 mlolive oil
10 mllemon juice

Instructions

1
Prepare everything first for fast cooking: tear the injera into bite-size pieces, thinly slice the collard greens, slice the onion, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and dice the tomato.
2
Heat a wide pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion, and cook for 2 minutes until the onion softens but does not brown. Stir often so the low amount of oil is enough.
3
Add the garlic, ginger, and berbere. Stir for 20-30 seconds just until fragrant; do not let the spices scorch or they will taste bitter.
4
Add the tomato, collard greens, water, salt, and black pepper. Toss well, cover, and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the greens are tender but still bright and not mushy.
5
Lower the heat. Add the torn injera and lemon juice, then gently fold for 1 minute until the bread absorbs the spiced juices and softens. If it looks dry, add 1-2 teaspoons of water; if too wet, cook uncovered briefly.
6
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately while the injera is soft and the greens are hot.

Nutrition per serving

249 kcal

Calories

Protein

45g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

Notes

•Use day-old injera if possible; it holds its shape better when mixed into the greens.
•Slice the collards very thinly so they cook within the 15-minute limit.
•Berbere blends vary in heat and salt, so start with this amount and adjust next time to taste.
•This is best eaten right away, as the injera continues to soften as it sits.

Background

Fitfit is a family of Ethiopian dishes made by tearing injera into pieces and mixing it with a seasoned base, often creating a frugal and deeply flavorful meal from everyday staples. Gomen Fitfit highlights gomen, or greens, a common and beloved element in Ethiopian home cooking, paired with the warm heat of berbere.

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