Gomen

Ingredients

• 2 lb collard greens, stems removed and leaves chopped
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 2 jalapeños, seeded and sliced
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Method

1. Blanch the collards in a large pot of boiling salted water for 3 minutes, then drain well.
2. Heat the oil in the same pot over medium heat and cook the onion until soft, about 5 minutes, then add the garlic and ginger for 1 minute.
3. Add the collards, water and salt, cover and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes, stirring now and then.
4. Stir in the jalapeños and cardamom and cook uncovered until the liquid is mostly gone, about 5 minutes.
5. Finish with the lemon juice and serve warm or at room temperature.

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