Misir Wot

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Misir Wot

Misir Wot is a hearty Ethiopian stew of red lentils simmered in a rich, berbere-spiced tomato and onion sauce. Aromatic garlic, ginger, and niter kibbeh deepen the flavor, yielding a warm, comforting dish perfect with injera or rice.

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp oil
2 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
2 tbsp berbere spice
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
3 cup water
2 tbsp niter kibbeh
1 tsp salt
0.25 cilantro, chopped

Steps

  1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté onion until golden.
  2. Add garlic, ginger, berbere, and tomato paste; cook until fragrant.
  3. Stir in lentils and water; bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.
  5. Stir in niter kibbeh and salt; simmer 2 minutes more.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with injera or rice.