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Homemade Alicha Wot with Lamb
Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 220 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
- 2 lb lean lamb stew meat cubed
- 1 ½ Tbsp berbere spice blend
- 1 large white or yellow onion peeled and sliced thinly
- ½ cup spiced clarified butter recipe follows
- 5 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh ginger root minced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 5 cups water more or less
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 lb baby or new potatoes
- 2 to 4 serrano chili peppers sliced thinly (optional)
Instructions
- Trim any excess or hard fat from the lamb cubes. Place them in a large bowl and season with the berbere. Using clean hands, toss the meat in the spices to coat evenly. Put the lamb aside for 20 minutes.
- To a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the onion slices. Cook dry, stirring often, until soft, approximately 5 minutes.
- Add the stew meat to the pot along with the butter. Brown the meat for approximately 6 or 7 minutes.
- Add the garlic, ginger, and turmeric and stir to combine.
- Pour in enough water to cover the meat by about an inch. As soon as the water comes to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Add the salt and potatoes to the simmering lamb. Stir well and cook for approximately 30 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in as many sliced chili peppers as desired, if using.
- Serve with rice, Ethiopian lentils, braised greens, and injera teff bread.
- Enjoy your Homemade Alicha Wot!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
220kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
769mg
(32%)
Potassium
627mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
48IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 627mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 48IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.