Perfect for Tsom! Ethiopian Potato Stew (Dinech Wot) Recipe

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper + paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne and paprika mimic the heat and flavor of berbere.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits while canola is cost-effective.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley provides a similar flavor profile and is often more accessible.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add nutrients while yams are often cheaper.

Chop onions and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large pot until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and cook until they are well-cooked and have a dorat color.

Add berbere spice according to preference and cook well.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.

Pour in water to help cook the potatoes.

Add diced potatoes and cook until they are tender but not mushy, to your liking.

Mix flax seed with water gradually, ensuring it doesn't get too thick.

Cook the mixture on low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring to combine.

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