My African Food Map: Doro Wot

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper + paprika

Homemade blend can control spice level and cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee offers a similar flavor with a higher smoke point.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu provides a protein alternative for vegetarians.

chicken

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Chickpeas are a protein-rich, budget-friendly substitute.

Wash the chicken with lemon and salt overnight to remove the original taste.

Drain the chicken and marinate it with garlic, white pepper, and rosemary, then cover and refrigerate overnight.

Prepare garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, and Ethiopian butter for cooking.

Use berbere spice, which is a spicy chili powder blend, as a key ingredient.

At the end of cooking, add hard-boiled eggs and some additional butter.

Cooking Techniques

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