Ethiopia
Misir Wat
Red lentils in berbere and niter kibbeh.
55 minutes Serves 6
Where this comes from
A staple of the fasting platter, plated by color beside gomen and atkilt.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups red lentils
- 1 onion
- 3 tbsp niter kibbeh or oil
- 3 tbsp berbere
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups water
- Salt
Method
- 011. Cook onion dry 15 minutes, then add fat.
- 022. Add garlic and berbere, cook 5 minutes.
- 033. Add rinsed lentils and water.
- 044. Simmer 30 minutes until thick.
- 055. Season and rest 10 minutes before serving.
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