How to Make Ethiopian Alicha Wot!

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper + paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne and paprika mimic the heat and color of berbere.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

fresh ginger

🥗Healthier: ground ginger

💰Cheaper: ginger paste

Ground ginger is easier to store and use.

Cut the onions into small diced pieces and place them in a bowl.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add the diced onions to the pot and cook until they change color.

Cut the beef into small cubes, removing excess fat.

Add the beef to the pot and raise the temperature to medium.

Add turmeric to the pot, mixing it with the onions and beef.

Add chopped carrots and garlic to the pot, mixing everything together.

Add potatoes to the pot and season with salt and additional turmeric if needed.

Cook until the potatoes and carrots are tender, checking for doneness.

Once cooked, turn off the heat and plate the dish.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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