#How to make spicy Ethiopian chicken stew (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.

Split the whole chicken into 12 pieces, removing skin and unnecessary bones.

Wash the chicken pieces thoroughly with salt and lemon juice, changing the water to ensure cleanliness.

Chop a large amount of brown onion using a food processor.

Cook the chopped onion in a pot with the lid on until it dries out completely.

Add vegetable oil to the cooked onions and stir.

Add berbere spice and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Incorporate tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.

Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook for at least one hour, stirring to prevent sticking.

Add cardamom and adjust thickness with hot water as needed.

Season with salt and micalesha spice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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