Slow Cooker Doro Wat

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.

Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onion, cooking until soft.

Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.

Transfer the onion, garlic, and ginger mixture to the slow cooker as the base.

Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and drizzle with fresh lemon juice.

Add the berbere spice mixture and turmeric on top of the chicken.

Add tomato paste to the slow cooker.

Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

Before serving, stir to incorporate the tomato paste if needed.

Serve over brown rice and top with hard-boiled eggs.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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