Samma Wot (ሳማ ወጥ) known as Nettle Leaf

Samma Wot (ሳማ ወጥ) known as Nettle Leaf

is widely grown in middle Shoa, Ethiopia.

It grows wild without farming.

Most locals do not know the value but in mid Shoa use Samma wot (ሳማ ወጥ) as a side dish.

1- Grind "Nettle Leaf" very fine. Use I/2 cup of Samma (ሳማ)

2- Strain it a couple of times

3- To make it thick add, 2 tablespoons of Barely, Sorghum or Teff

4- 2 cups of milk

5- add Salt

6- 3 tablespoons of Olive oil

Make sure it is smoothly mixed - strain

Boil, until it thickened.

Enjoy!!