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Ethiopian Alicha Wot

It's been years since I worked at an Ethiopian restaurant, but this recipe for alicha wot is pretty close to what I remember making back in the day. I use venison stew meat here, but beef or lamb will work, too. This basic curry is also used with chicken, and even fish. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 492 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Ethiopian

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, sliced, about 3 cups
  • 2 pounds venison stew meat, trimmed of silverskin
  • 1/2 cup Ethiopian spiced butter (see notes)
  • 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
  • salt
  • 1 pound small potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 4 serrano chiles, sliced thin

Instructions

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  1. Add the onion to a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot and turn the heat to medium. Cook the onions dry, without fat, stirring often, until they soften, about 5 minutes. 
  2. Mix in the venison stew meat. Add the spiced butter and brown the meat lightly, just about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic and turmeric and mix well. 
  3. Pour in about 5 cups water, enough to cover the meat by an inch or so, and simmer uncovered very gently for about 80 minutes. Add salt to taste during this time. 
  4. Add the potatoes and simmer until they are tender, about 30 minutes or so. By now the stew should have thickened a bit. Stir in as many sliced chiles as you want and serve. 

Notes

  • You need the spiced butter to make this curry. My recipe for Ethiopian spiced butter is here. 
  • Serve this curry with rice, Ethiopian flatbreads, Ethiopian greens, and Ethiopian lentils. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 492kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 53g (106%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 250mg (83%) Sodium 119mg (5%) Potassium 822mg (23%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 56IU (1%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 492

% Daily Value*

Calories 492kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 53g 106%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 250mg 83%
Sodium 119mg 5%
Potassium 822mg 17%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 56IU 1%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 8mg 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.