Alicha Shiro Wot is a mild variation of the Shiro Wot (Ethiopian Chickpea Stew) dish; the main differenc being the turmeric spice which gives this dish a milder taste and light-yeloowish look. Here is a simple recipe that you can follow to easily make Alicha Shiro Wot at home.
Equipment Recommendations for Making Alicha Shiro Wot
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Alicha Shiro Wot Recipe
Alicha Shiro Wot is a mild variation of the Shiro Wot, the main differenc being the turmeric spice which gives this dish a milder taste and light-yeloowish look. Here is a simple recipe that you can follow to easily make Alicha Shiro Wot at home.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Simmer/Sauté
- Cuisine: Ethiopian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml / 120g) of Shiro Mitten (spiced chickpea flour)
- 5 cups (1.2 liters) of water
- 1 finely chopped onion (150g)
- 1 tsp (5 ml / 2.5g) of garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp (2.5 ml / 1g) of turmeric powder
- 4 tbsp (60 ml / 56g) of olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml / 15g) of ginger juice
- 0.5 tsp (2.5 ml / 1g) of powdered Korerima (Ethiopian Cardamom)
- 2 seeded and sliced hot green peppers (jalapeños) [~30g total]
Instructions
- Start by cooking the onion and garlic powder in oil for 5 – 10 min., gradually pouring 0.5 cup of water.
- Then pour in a cup of water along with the turmeric powder and ginger juice, and let the mix boil for about 5 min.
- Next, add the Shiro Mitten to the boiling mixture and continue stirring until until the sauce is smooth and mixed thoroghly.
- Continuously stir the sauce to remove any lumps and pour in the rest of the water. Then lower the heat and continue cooking for about 20 min.
- Then add the salt, black pepper, and powdered Korerima, and let it all cook for around 10 min., until it simmers.
- Finally, remove from heat and serve your Alicha Shiro Wot, along with Injera.
Notes
- If you prefer, you can substitute the olive oil with 2 tbsp of Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian clarified butter)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 300–360g
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg