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Doro Wat

Cultural Context

Doro Wat is a traditional Ethiopian dish, often served during special occasions and holidays, especially during fasting periods. This spicy chicken stew is a centerpiece of Ethiopian cuisine, showcasing the rich flavors of berbere spice and the communal aspect of dining. It's typically enjoyed with injera, a sourdough flatbread, and has gained popularity worldwide, inspiring variations in many global kitchens.

EthiopianETmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 whole chicken
5 kilos red onions
lemons
yeast
eggs
tef flour
oil
tomatoes

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper + paprika

A homemade blend can control spice levels and reduce costs.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor profile.

1

Go to the market to buy a whole chicken and some vegetables including lemons.

2

Grind 5 kilos of red onions in a giant pot.

3

Put all the ground onions into a pan and simmer them down until they are wilted and change color to pinkish.

4

Prepare the chicken by removing the feathers and cleaning it with a special powder for cleaning purposes.

5

Cut the chicken into 12 pieces, representing the 12 apostles, ensuring the skin comes off in one piece.

6

Boil eggs as part of the dish preparation.

7

Wash the chicken again with yeast and tef flour for cleaning.

8

Continue simmering the onions for about an hour until the aroma is incredible.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

giant potpancharcoal fire

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

halal

Also Known As

Doro WotEthiopian Chicken Stew

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