Messer Wot | Misir Wot (Ethiopian Red Lentils Stew)
Messer Wot, also spelled Misir Wot, This dish is highly popular in Ethiopia, and nearly everyone has their own recipe, though they are all quite similar. It is traditionally eaten...
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