የዶሮ ፖስቲ / how to make chicken pasty

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and reduces saturated fat.

berbere spice

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper provides heat but lacks the complexity of berbere.

chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Turkey is a leaner option that can be used in similar dishes.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Chickpeas can add protein and texture without eggs.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Add berbere spice and stir well to combine; cook for 2 minutes to toast the spices.

Incorporate tomato paste and mix thoroughly; cook for another 5 minutes.

Add chicken pieces, stirring to coat them in the sauce; cook for 5 minutes.

Pour in water to cover the chicken; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add salt and pepper to taste; adjust seasoning as needed.

Gently add hard-boiled eggs to the pot; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and chopped cilantro before serving.

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