Shiro Wot (Chickpea Flour Stew)
Ethiopian·Medium

Shiro Wot (Chickpea Flour Stew)

A ethiopian lunch recipe that's both delicious and easy to make at home.

10 min prep
25 min cook
4 servings
35 min total

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Ingredients

  • onion1
  • vegetable oil2 tbsp
  • garlic3 cloves
  • fresh ginger1 tsp
  • berbere spice1 tbsp
  • water2 cup
  • shiro powder0.75 cup
  • salt0.5 tsp
  • lemon0.5

Instructions

1

Dice the onion and sauté in oil over medium heat until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally.

10 min
2

Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and berbere spice. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.

3

Pour in the water and bring to a simmer. Gradually whisk in the shiro powder, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

4

Simmer on low heat, stirring frequently, until the stew thickens to a creamy porridge-like consistency.

10 min
5

Season with salt and a squeeze of lemon. Serve hot with injera or flatbread.

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