Doro Wat - Ethiopian/Eritrean Chicken Stew

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.

Cut the whole chicken into pieces.

Chop 1.5 pounds of onions and cook them on low heat for about 30 minutes until caramelized.

Boil the eggs until hard-boiled and set aside.

Add 1 cup of olive oil to the onions after they have cooked down for about 30 minutes.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato puree and 4 tablespoons of berbere spice, mixing well.

Add the chicken pieces to the pot, ensuring they are coated with the onion and spice mixture.

Pour in 1 cup of water to prevent sticking and cover the pot.

Cook for another hour to an hour and a half until the chicken is cooked through, adjusting water as necessary.

Add the hard-boiled eggs to the pot towards the end of cooking to heat through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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