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Shiro

A smooth, savory Ethiopian stew made from spiced chickpea flour.

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 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, about 6 minutes.

  2. Add the garlic, ginger, berbere, and tomato paste, and cook 2 minutes.

  3. Whisk the shiro powder into the water in a separate bowl until smooth and lump-free.

  4. Pour the shiro mixture into the pot and whisk constantly as it comes to a simmer.

  5. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes, whisking often, until thick and smooth like a loose porridge.

  6. Season with salt and serve with injera.