So When I made this Ethiopian Gomen Wat recipe, I steamed frozen collard greens in a foil-wrapped package along with other vegetables. I’ll post how to make this simply and easily in the pressure cooker, although of course this can be done stove-top as well.

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Instant Pot Ethiopian Gomen Wat

I’m going to post this as a PIP recipe, just the way I made it because I think making it PIP also ensured that the collard greens didn’t get water-logged and need a lot of cooking to evaporate the water that pressure cooking invariably leaves. I’m also providing stove top instructions below.

When I made this, I also cooked red lentils for Mesir Wot at the same time and since both things cooked in 5 minutes, that worked out really well. That to me, would be the advantage of doing this in the pressure cooker vs. cooking on the stove, as well as not having to stir or babysit in any way.

So the steps to this recipe are:

  • Put frozen collard greens in a bowl or foil packet along with some other aromatics and seasonings
  • Steam for 5 minutes in the pressure cooker with the vent sealed
  • Finish in a small pan on the stovetop.

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Pressure Cooker Ethiopian Gomen Wat

Ingredients

  • ▢ 2 cups ( 72 g ) Frozen Collard Greens
  • ▢ 1/4 cup ( 40 g ) onions, chopped
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Garlic
  • ▢ 1/2 teaspoons ( 0.5 teaspoons ) Turmeric
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Kosher Salt
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Smoked Paprika

For Finishing

  • ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Olive Oil
  • ▢ 2 teaspoons ( 2 teaspoons ) Red Wine Vinegar

Instructions

  • Place frozen collard greens and spices on a sheet of foil and make a packet out of it. Alternatively, place these ingredients in a heat proof bowl.
  • In the liner of the pressure cooker, place 2 cups of water and a trivet. Place the vegetable packet on top of trivet.
  • Steam with the vent closed for 5 mins, and release pressure quickly.
  • Heat a saucepan and when hot, add oil.
  • Carefully remove the vegetables and place into the hot oil and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add vinegar and toss.
  • Serve warm.

For Stovetop

  • Sauté onions and garlic, and add collard greens and spices.
  • Add 1/2 cup of water, cover the pan, and cook the greens until tender and done, about 20 minutes.
  • Season with vinegar and taste adjust as needed.
  • Serve Warm.

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Pressure Cooker Ethiopian Gomen Wat

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Frozen Collard Greens
  • 1/4 cup onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika

For Finishing

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Red Wine Vinegar

Instructions

  • Place frozen collard greens and spices on a sheet of foil and make a packet out of it. Alternatively, place these ingredients in a heat proof bowl.
  • In the liner of the pressure cooker, place 2 cups of water and a trivet. Place the vegetable packet on top of trivet.
  • Steam with the vent closed for 5 mins, and release pressure quickly.
  • Heat a saucepan and when hot, add oil.
  • Carefully remove the vegetables and place into the hot oil and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add vinegar and toss.
  • Serve warm.

For Stovetop

  • Sauté onions and garlic, and add collard greens and spices.
  • Add 1/2 cup of water, cover the pan, and cook the greens until tender and done, about 20 minutes.
  • Season with vinegar and taste adjust as needed.
  • Serve Warm.

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This Misir Wot recipe is a delicious traditional Ethiopian lentil stew that you are sure to love! It’s wonderfully earthy, hearty, and is completely vegetarian-friendly!

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Why You Must Try This Ethiopian Misir Wot

Ethiopian Misir Wot is so delicious and easy to make, you won’t believe it took you so long to try it.

  • Fast. Ready to eat in under 30 minutes .
  • Easy. A super simple pour and cook Instant Pot or stovetop recipe .
  • Vegetarian. A fantastic vegetarian side dish or main course .
  • Authentic. Make your own Niter Kibbeh to make the flavors in this dish taste as authentic as your favorite Ethiopian restaurant.

What Is Misir Wot?

If you’ve never had Ethiopian cuisine before, you are in for quite the treat! Ethiopian food often comes in the form of a thick stew, called a wot or wat, and this Misir Wot recipe is a fantastic traditional dish that is bursting with Ethiopian flavors. Here are the ingredients I use in this Instant Pot Misir Wot :

  • Split Red Lentils
  • Water
  • Onion
  • Minced Ginger
  • Garlic
  • Turmeric
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Niter Kibbeh

The red lentils have a fantastic texture and flavor, and the Niter Kibbeh gives it a flavor that really must be experienced to fully understand! If you aren’t familiar with Niter Kibbeh , I cover it more in-depth below.

So when I made this, I cooked this along with a few other vegetables to make a proper Vegetarian Ethiopian meal, so it was done pot-in-pot (PIP). I’m going to post this Misir Wot as a PIP recipe, just the way I made it because you want this dish somewhat dry and it’s not always easy to get the water proportions just right in a pressure cooker.

Also, I only made 1/3 of a cup because I was going to serve this with doro wot , gomen wot , and a cabbage wot, and it’s easier to do pot in pot cooking in small quantities.

When I made this Misir Wot , I also cooked collard greens for Gomen Wot at the same time, and since both things cooked in 5 minutes, that worked out really well! That to me would be the advantage of doing this in the pressure cooker versus cooking on the stove, as well as not having to stir or babysit in any way. You could also add eggs to cook in that same pot if you’d like!

What Is Niter Kibbeh?

Niter Kibbeh , which is sometimes referred to as Niter Qibe or Tesmi , is a delightfully seasoned and clarified butter. It’s prepared in a similar manner to ghee , just with some wonderful aromatics and spices. You’ll taste ginger, cardamom, turmeric, and fenugreek seeds. It’s what gives this Misir Wot such a wonderful flavor!

Niter Kibbeh is a lot like ghee , but a lot more fragrant and robust. It’s great for infusing most anything with it’s unique and earthy flavor profile, and a little goes a long way in terms of adding a depth of flavor to a dish. It’s quite easy to make, and it’s a must if you’re wanting to make some homemade authentic Ethiopian food.

Do Red Lentils Need Soaking?

Red lentils happen to be the fastest cooking of all the lentils out there. This is fantastic because they don’t require pre-soaking before cooking with them. They cook quite quickly, which makes this delightful Misir Wot a quick dish to make whether you cook it in your Instant Pot or on the stovetop!

If you love lentils and want a foolproof way to cook them, check out my article on how to cook lentils .

How To Make Misir Wot

  1. Place all ingredients except Niter Kibbeh into a pot that fits inside your Instant Pot and cover the pot.
  2. In the liner of the Instant Pot , place 2 cups of water and a trivet. Place the lentils bowl on top of the trivet.
  3. Steam with the vent closed for 5 mins, and release pressure quickly.
  4. Heat a small saucepan and put in the Niter Kibbeh . Once it melts, add the lentils and a little bit of water and mix well. Let the mixture bubble and thicken a little more, and allow time for it to meld with the Niter Kibbeh (about 4-5 minutes).

How To Make Misir Wot On Your Stovetop

No Instant Pot ? No problem. Make this delicious Misir Wot on your stovetop instead.

  1. Heat a pan and melt the Niter Kibbeh .
  2. Sauté onions and garlic in this, and once the onions are slightly browned, add lentils and spices.
  3. Add 2/3 cup of water, cover the pan, and cook the lentils until tender and done (about 15 minutes).
  4. Remove lid and stir and cook until thickened.
  5. Serve warm.

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Misir Wot

Ingredients

  • ▢ 1/3 cup ( 60 g ) Split Red Lentils
  • ▢ 1/3 cup ( 83.33 g ) Water
  • ▢ 2 tablespoons ( 2 tablespoons ) onion , chopped
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Minced Ginger
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Garlic
  • ▢ 1/4 teaspoons ( 0.25 teaspoons ) Turmeric
  • ▢ 1/4 teaspoons ( 0.25 teaspoons ) Smoked Paprika

For Finishing

  • ▢ 2 teaspoons ( 2 teaspoons ) Niter Kibbeh

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients except Niter Kibbeh into a pot that fits inside your Instant Pot and cover the pot.
  • In the liner of the Instant Pot , place 2 cups of water and a trivet. Place the lentils bowl on top of the trivet.
  • Steam with the vent closed for 5 mins, and release pressure quickly.
  • Heat a small saucepan and put in the Niter Kibbeh . Once it melts, add the lentils and a little bit of water and mix well. Let the mixture bubble and thicken a little more, and allow time for it to meld with the Niter Kibbeh (about 4-5 minutes).

For Stovetop

  • Heat a pan and melt the Niter Kibbeh .
  • Sauté onions and garlic in this, and once the onions are slightly browned, add lentils and spices.
  • Add 2/3 cup of water, cover the pan, and cook the lentils until tender and done (about 15 minutes).
  • Remove lid and stir and cook until thickened.
  • Serve warm.

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