Misir Wot

By Dan Doughkneeder 1 variation

Tags: #african #spicy #vegan

Prep:: 15 minutes
Cook:: 35 minutes
Total:: 50 minutes
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

2.00 cup onion, finely chopped

2.00 tbsp oil

2.00 clove garlic, minced

1.00 tbsp ginger, minced

2.00 tbsp berbere spice

2.00 tbsp tomato paste

1.00 cup red lentils, rinsed

3.00 cup water

2.00 tbsp niter kibbeh

1.00 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.