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Hamli tibs

Mustard or green cabbage leaves sautéed with onion and niter kibbeh, a simple, fragrant vegetable dish served every day in Eritrean families.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Wash the leaves thoroughly, remove the thick stems and cut them into thin strips.
  2. Thinly slice the onions, chop the garlic and chili, and grate the ginger.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the oil and niter kibbeh over medium heat, then fry the onions for 6 to 8 minutes until golden.
  4. Add the garlic, ginger and chili, then the diced tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes until you have a thick sauce.
  5. Add the leaves, turmeric, salt and pepper, and mix well.
  6. Cover and cook over low heat for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring now and then, until the leaves are tender but still green.
  7. Adjust the seasoning, add a drizzle of lemon if you like, and serve hot.

Variations and tips

Plain butter version. Replace the niter kibbeh with regular butter and add a pinch of cardamom and cumin to recreate the aroma.

Using what's available here. Chard or green cabbage are easy to find. Replace niter kibbeh with butter plus cumin and cinnamon.

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