Shiro Wat (Ethiopian Pea Stew)
المكونات
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup oil
- 4 spoons berberei (a spice mix with red pepper powder)
- 2½ cups water
- 4 spoons shiro powder (made from different cereals and beans, typically split green peas)
- Salt, to taste
- 2 spoons butter (optional)
التعليمات
1. Heat a medium-size skillet, add the onion, and cook for 1–2 minutes.
2. Add the oil, and after 1 minute add berberei. Cook it for 4–5 minutes, stirring regularly and adding a dash of water if it tries to stick on the pan.
3. Add the water.
4. When the water boils, add the shiro, carefully stirring it in the pan; it should not make lumps. Then cook it for 5 minutes, stirring it regularly.
5. Finally, add salt and the butter, and after 2–3 minutes, remove it from the heat.
6. Served hot or cold with injera.
