How to Make Ethiopian Spiced Cottage Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ethiopian cuisine is known for its exotic flavors and unique spice blends, and one dish that perfectly embodies this is Ethiopian Spiced Cottage Cheese. This creamy and flavorful dish is a popular staple in Ethiopian households and is often served as a side dish or used as a condiment to accompany other savory dishes.

What sets Ethiopian Spiced Cottage Cheese apart from other cheese dishes is the bold and aromatic spices used in its preparation. The combination of earthy, warm spices ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 green chile pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pounds spinach leaves, cut into 2-inch pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Mix cottage cheese, 1 clove of garlic, cardamom, and cloves thoroughly in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, ginger, green chile pepper, and 2 cloves of garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook until just wilted. Drain any excess liquid, and serve the spinach mixture over the seasoned cottage cheese.
  • Nutrition

    232 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 676mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 93mg
    • Calcium: 304mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1434mg