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Shiro Wot

Shiro wot is a vegetarian stew made from chickpea flour, onion, garlic and spices, popular in Ethiopia and Eritrea during Tsom (Lent), Ramadan and other fasts.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 387 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: African , Ethiopian

Ingredients

  • 5 oz. chickpea flour
  • 2 medium onions , mashed
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tomato , peeled, seeded and mashed
  • 5 cloves garlic , chopped
  • 2 tablespoons niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spicy clarified butter)
  • 2 cloves
  • 2½ cups vegetable broth (or boiling water)
  • 3 tablespoons berbere (Ethiopian spice)
  • ½ teaspoon beso bela (Ethiopian holy basil)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • salt
  • 1 chilli pepper (e.g. jalapeño), chopped

Instructions

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  1. Place a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Place the mashed onions into the Dutch oven and sauté for about 5 minutes or until they become dry and begin to brown.
  3. Add the oil, cloves and berbere, mix and brown for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add the chopped tomato, beso bela, and garlic and sauté for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Add half the chickpea flour and add 1 cup (250 ml) of vegetable broth or boiling water, stirring constantly.
  6. Then add the other half of the chickpea flour and 1 cup (250 ml) of additional vegetable broth or boiling water.
  7. Whisk until smooth.
  8. Add the remaining vegetable broth or boiling water and stir.
  9. Heat until the shiro begins to bubble.
  10. Then add the niter kibbeh, garlic powder, sugar and salt to taste, stirring until combined.
  11. Simmer over low heat for about 5 to 10 minutes until the fat separates slightly from the shiro.
  12. Garnish with green chilli.
  13. Serve with injera and / or kitcha.