Shiro Wat (Ethiopian lentils)
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Posted by:jrt
This Jewish version of Mesir Wat uses split green peas or yellow lentils in place of red lentils. For a dairy version, use niter kibbeh in place of oil (search for recipe on JRT).
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Ingredients
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp ginger root, peeled and minced
1/4 cup oil
1 tsp. turmeric
2 tbl. paprika
1/2 to 2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 lb split green peas or yellow lentils
4 cups water or stock
Salt & pepper to taste
Directions
- Puree onion, garlic, and ginger in a food processor or blender.
- Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Add turmeric, paprika and cayenne pepper and stir rapidly to color oil and cook spices through, about 30 seconds.
- Add onion puree and sauté on medium heat until excess moisture evaporates and onion loses its raw aroma, about 5-10 minutes. Do not burn.
- Add lentils or peas and water. Bring to a boil and simmer until lentils are cooked through and fall apart, about 30-40 minutes. Add water if necessary to keep from drying out.
- Stir in salt and pepper to taste and serve.
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Delia says...
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Mar 16, 2017 (report abuse)