Ethiopian Food - Asa Wot Recipe Amharic English Fish Stew spicy Tuna injera

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne pepper provides heat while chili powder offers a milder flavor.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned tuna is often less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add berbere spice and paprika, stirring to coat the onions evenly, for 1-2 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes, cooking until they break down and form a sauce, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in water and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add diced carrots and potatoes, cooking until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Gently add fish pieces, simmering until cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Stir in lemon juice and chopped cilantro just before serving.

Serve hot with injera or rice.

Cooking Techniques

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