Shiro Wot - Easy 10 Minute Recipe (Ethiopian / Eritrean Food)

shiro powder

🥗Healthier: ground chickpeas

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Ground chickpeas maintain protein content while being more accessible.

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: paprika + cayenne

Curry powder offers a similar warmth and flavor profile.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats without compromising flavor.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar fresh taste and is more widely available.

Peel and chop the onions.

Put chopped onions in the pot and add oil to sear them.

Add the chopped tomato to the pot after the onions are browned.

Add the ground ginger and garlic mix to the pot.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of the spice blend to the pot.

Cut the hot pepper into four places and add it to the pot for tasting.

Add water as needed to adjust the consistency of the shiro and let it boil.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level: