Ethiopian · side
Tikel Gomen (Spiced Cabbage and Turmeric)
Tikel Gomen (Spiced Cabbage and Turmeric) reads allium 5.2, sweetness 4.0 and earthy 3.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Ethiopian side, about 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 3.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Allium 5.2 · Sweetness 4.0 · Earthy 3.2 · Warm Spice 3.1 · Salinity 3.1 · Richness 3.0 · Umami 2.8 · Bitterness 1.6 · Floral 1.5 · Sourness 1.2 · Herbaceous 1.2 · Fruity 1.2 · Heat 1.0 · Citrus 0.5
What's in it (10)
- 1/2 head green cabbage, shredded
- 3 carrots, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 25 min · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 119.7 kcal, 1.3 g protein, 9.2 g fat, 8.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Shred cabbage and cut carrots into thin rounds.
- Saute onion in oil until soft, add garlic, ginger, and turmeric and stir for a minute.
- Add the cabbage and carrots, season with cumin, salt, and pepper, and cook covered over low heat until tender, stirring occasionally.
- The turmeric turns the cabbage a vivid golden color.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Githeri (Maize and Bean Stew) — Kenyan
- Fossolia (Green Bean and Carrot Stir-Fry) — Ethiopian
- Awaze (Ethiopian Chili Paste) — Ethiopian
- Gefilte Fish (Poached Carp and Pike Quenelles in Their Own Jelly) — Ashkenazi
- Smoky Roasted Eggplant Curry (Baingan Bharta) — Indian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.