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Ethiopia

Shiro

Silky spiced chickpea flour stew for fasting days.

35 minutes Serves 4

Where this comes from

Ethiopian Orthodox fasting created one of the world great vegan cuisines.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shiro powder (spiced chickpea flour)
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tsp berbere
  • Salt

Method

  1. 011. Cook onion in oil until soft and golden.
  2. 022. Add garlic and berbere, cook 2 minutes.
  3. 033. Whisk shiro powder into water separately to avoid lumps.
  4. 044. Pour into the pot slowly, whisking.
  5. 055. Simmer 20 minutes until silky. Serve with injera.

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