Tukusha kunama traditional food with dry okra (wekrta alaba) mukbang

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne pepper provides heat with fewer calories.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and green chili; cook until tomatoes break down, about 5 minutes.

Mix in berbere spice and black pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes to bloom the spices.

Add cubed beef and season with salt; brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in water to cover the meat; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

Cover and simmer for 1.5-2 hours, until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes; cook until vegetables are tender, about 20-30 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; add more salt or spices as desired.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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