Ethiopian Miser Wot (Red Lentil Stew)
A vibrant and comforting Ethiopian red lentil stew, rich with aromatic spices like berbere and garlic. This naturally vegan dish is hearty, flavorful, and perfect served with injera or rice.
Ingredients
- •1.5 cup Red lentils (rinsed)
- •1 medium Red onion (finely chopped)
- •4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- •1 tbsp Fresh ginger (grated)
- •2 tbsp Berbere spice blend (or more, to taste)
- •1 tbsp Tomato paste
- •4 cup Vegetable broth or water
- •2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- •0.5 tsp Salt (to taste)
- •0.25 tsp Black pepper (to taste)
- •0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- 1.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Time: 2 min - 2.
Add the finely chopped red onion and sauté until softened and lightly golden, about 5-7 minutes. Stir frequently.
Time: 7 min - 3.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Time: 2 min - 4.
Stir in the berbere spice blend and tomato paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to toast the spices and deepen their flavor.
Time: 3 min - 5.
Add the rinsed red lentils and vegetable broth (or water) to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Time: 5 min - 6.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Time: 20 min - 7.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If the stew is too thick, add a little more broth or water until it reaches your desired consistency.
Time: 1 min - 8.
Ladle the Miser Wot into bowls, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, and serve hot with injera, rice, or flatbread.
Time: 1 min
Tips
- 💡Authentic Miser Wot often uses Niter Kibbeh (spiced clarified butter), but vegetable oil keeps it vegan. For a richer flavor, you can use a vegan butter substitute.
- 💡Berbere spice blend is key to Ethiopian cuisine. Its flavor varies by brand, so adjust the amount to your spice preference.
- 💡Miser Wot thickens as it cools. If you have leftovers, you might need to add a splash of water or broth when reheating.
Recipe from TheCookbook.ai
Created by Ruth H