Doro Wat (Spicy Chicken Stew)
A flavorful and hearty Ethiopian chicken stew simmered in a rich berbere spice blend, perfect with injera bread.
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Ingredients
- about 1350 g Chicken drumsticks
- 4 medium Red onions
- 4 tbsp Berbere spice blend
- 1/2 cup Niter Kibbeh (Dairy-Free)
- 6 cloves Garlic
- about 5 cm Ginger
- 6 large Hard-boiled eggs
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Finely chop the red onions and sauté in the dairy-free niter kibbeh until softened and deeply caramelized.
- 2Add the berbere spice blend, minced garlic, and ginger. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- 3Add the chicken drumsticks and tomato paste, coating them well with the spice mixture.
- 4Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours, or until the chicken is very tender.
- 5Add the hard-boiled eggs during the last 30 minutes of cooking to warm through.
- 6Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with injera.
Substitutions
Niter Kibbeh → Vegan Butter/Coconut Oil + Turmeric
Dairy-free
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