Misir Wot
1 variations- Prep:
- 15 min
- Cook:
- 35 min
- Total:
- 50 min
- Yield:
- 4 servings
Misir Wot is a hearty Ethiopian stew of red lentils simmered in a rich, berbere-spiced tomato and onion sauce. Aromatic garlic, ginger, and niter kibbeh deepen the flavor, yielding a warm, comforting dish perfect with injera or rice.
Ingredients
- 2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp berbere spice
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 3 cup water
- 2 tbsp niter kibbeh
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
Steps
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté onion until golden.
Add garlic, ginger, berbere, and tomato paste; cook until fragrant.
Stir in lentils and water; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.
Stir in niter kibbeh and salt; simmer 2 minutes more.
Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with injera or rice.