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Shiro Watሽሮ ወጥ

Thick Ethiopian stew made from powdered chickpeas or broad beans

Prep
10 minutes
Cook
45 minutes
Serves
4
Region
National

Ingredients

Make

4 servings

Method

  1. Heat oil in a pot; sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant

  2. Stir in berbere and cook 1 minute

  3. Add shiro powder and mix well with the oil and spices

  4. Gradually pour in water while stirring to avoid lumps

  5. Simmer on low heat, stirring frequently, for 30-40 minutes until thick

  6. Season with salt and serve with injera

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From the kitchen

  • Use warm water to prevent clumping when adding shiro powder

  • Stir continuously to achieve a smooth consistency

  • Serve with a drizzle of olive oil on top for richness

Tags

  • vegan
  • spicy
  • comforting
  • stew

Per serving

Calories
300
Protein
10g
Carbohydrate
30g
Fat
15g

Estimates. They shift with how you make it and what you make it with.

Suitable for

  • gluten-free
  • vegan

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