Best Ethiopian Chicken Stew Recipe || Doro Wot English

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.

Start with 18 lbs of chopped onion for 4 whole chickens.

Cook onions on medium heat until they start turning brown, stirring often to prevent burning.

Add cooking oil after the onions begin to brown.

Once the onions are caramelized, add butter and chili powder.

Cook the berbere (spice) for at least an hour to eliminate the powdery smell.

Add ground cardamom after a few minutes of cooking the berbere.

Add blended garlic and ginger to the mixture.

Incorporate clarified and spiced butter after the berbere has cooked well.

Add water based on desired thickness of the stew.

Slice the chicken open slightly to help absorb flavors and add it to the pot.

Cook the chicken for an hour and a half, checking for doneness.

Add more blended garlic and ginger for extra flavor, if desired.

Season with a little bit of salt to taste.

Add hard boiled eggs as the last step.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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