ቅልል ዝበለ መግቢታት // how do to make traditional food Adess// Eritrea

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than beef.

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Homemade blends can reduce costs and control spice levels.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate berbere spice, cumin, and coriander; stir well to combine.

Add cubed beef and brown on all sides, about 5-10 minutes.

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

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beef is tender.

Add chopped carrots, potatoes, and bell peppers; stir to combine.

Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes until vegetables are cooked through.

Season with salt to taste; adjust spices as needed.

Serve hot with injera or rice.

Cooking Techniques

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