Traditional Ethiopian Doro Wat (Chicken Stew)

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper + paprika

A homemade blend can control spice levels and reduce costs.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor profile.

Boil 6 eggs and set aside.

Heat 3 cups of red chopped onions in a pot without oil for 20-25 minutes until golden and dry.

Add 2/3 cups of oil to the onions and stir in spice packet number one and 2 tablespoons of minced garlic; cook for 15 minutes.

Add 1 (6 oz) can of tomato paste and stir well; reduce heat to medium and cook for another 15 minutes.

Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and spice packet number two; mix well.

Add 4 cups of chicken breast to the pot and stir; cover and cook for 15 minutes without adding water.

After 15 minutes, add 2 cups of water, stir, cover, and reduce heat to low; simmer for 30-45 minutes.

Once cooked, add boiled eggs to the stew before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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