Ethiopian Fish Soup Asa Shorba Recipe - Potato Chickpeas Red Beans Gomen Collards Amharic English

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often less expensive.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs maintain flavor, while omitting herbs reduces cost.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar tang, while vinegar is often cheaper.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and green peppers, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Mix in diced carrots, coriander, cumin, and turmeric, stirring for 2 minutes.

Pour in water and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Add the fish and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Stir in lemon juice and fresh herbs just before serving.

Serve hot with injera or bread.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens