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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

  1. 011. Cook onion dry 15 minutes, then add fat.
  2. 022. Add garlic and berbere, cook 5 minutes.
  3. 033. Add rinsed lentils and water.
  4. 044. Simmer 30 minutes until thick.
  5. 055. Season and rest 10 minutes before serving.

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