Ethiopian Shiro Wat
Shiro wat is a traditional Ethiopian meal made with powdered chickpeas.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shiro powder (ground chickpeas)
- 1 onion diced
- 2 tsp garlic grated
- 1 tomato finely diced
- 1 jalapeno sliced - no seed (optional)
- 1/2 cup canola oil or Niter Kibbeh
- 1 tsp berbere
- 1 tsp salt
- 5 cups water
Instructions
- Finely dice the onion and sauté in a tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Stir frequently for 6 minutes, allowing the onion to sweat slowly. Have on hand a cup of hot water to add as needed to prevent browning.
- Add the rest of the oil and cook until the onion is translucent and tender, for about another 2 minutes.
- Add the tomato and mix, allowing for the sauce to cook down for approximately 6 minutes.
- Add the garlic and sauté, adding splashes of water as needed. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the rest of the water and bring to a boil.
- Pour in the shiro powder (ground chickpeas) and stir frequently to ensure the mixture is not lumpy. Cook on high heat for another 4 minutes.
- Reduce the heat slightly to a simmer, and allow to thicken. Add water as needed until you have the desired texture and thickness.
- Stir in the berbere, add sea salt to taste, and garnish with Jalapeno (optional).
Notes
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