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Godere (taro with spiced butter and mitmita)
Godere: boiled taro chunks tossed in warm niter kibbeh with a hit of mitmita
Through the wet south of Ethiopia, from Wolaita to Sidama, taro (godere) grows in garden plots, and boiled and buttered it is the snack that comes out with the coffee pot or the side dish at harvest gatherings. The corms are boiled until creamy, cut into chunks and tossed in warm niter kibbeh with mitmita and salt, so they turn glossy, soft and nutty with a chilli edge. They are eaten with the fingers or alongside kitfo, ayib and greens. Raw taro must never be eaten: it contains irritant crystals that only proper cooking breaks down, and the raw sap can itch, so wear gloves to peel and boil it until fully tender. Chef's tip: boil the taro in its skin for a firmer, less slimy texture, then peel while still warm.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ lb taroscrubbed
- 3 tbsp niter kibbehEthiopian spiced butter, see our recipe; or unsalted butter with a pinch of cardamom
- ¾ tsp mitmitaor 0.5 tsp cayenne plus a pinch of ground cardamom and clove
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 garlic clove (optional)crushed
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Method
0/4 doneStep 1: Wearing gloves, put 1 ¾ lb taro in a pan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil.
8 minStep 2: Simmer for 20–25 minutes until a knife goes into the centre of the largest piece as easily as into a boiled potato.
22 minStep 3: Drain, leave until cool enough to handle, then peel and cut into 3 cm chunks.
Step 4: Melt 3 tbsp niter kibbeh in a wide pan over a low heat with 1 garlic clove if using. Add the taro, ¾ tsp mitmita and ¾ tsp salt and turn gently for 3 minutes until hot and glossy. Serve warm.
3 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 270 kcal
- Protein
- 3 g
- Carbs
- 45 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Fibre
- 8 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does godere (taro with spiced butter and mitmita) take?
- About 40 minutes in total: 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- Is it very spicy?
- It has some heat. Use less chilli for a milder version, or more if you like it hot.
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