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Misir Wat

A comforting, spicy Ethiopian red lentil stew made with berbere spice.

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Active
15 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
ethiopian
Servings4

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Ingredients

Steps

  1. Cook the onion in oil until soft and golden, about 8 minutes.

  2. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 2 minutes.

  3. Stir in the berbere and tomato paste and cook 2 minutes.

  4. Add the lentils and water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and the lentils are soft.

  5. Season with salt.

  6. Serve with injera for scooping.