Shiro Wat

An Ethiopian stew made with chickpea flour and berbere spice blend
Ingredients - Serves 4
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 large (or 300 g) onion, finely chopped
  • 3-4 cloves (or 12 g) of garlic, finely chopped, optional
  • 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
  • 1-2 tbsp berbere spice blend
  • 2 tbsp niter kibbeh, optional
  • Salt, to taste
  • Water, as needed
Steps
  1. Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry garlic and onions till slightly browned
  2. Add 3 cups of water and bring to a boil
  3. While whisking continuously, add the chickpea flour in small batches. Make sure there are no lumps. If there are, use a {blender} to get rid of them
  4. Mix in berbere spice blend and salt. Adjust the amount of berbere to your liking
  5. Cook the shiro on low heat for 5 minutes. Stir frequently
  6. Mix in the niter kibbeh and serve immediately with Injera
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