Misir WatSpiced Red Lentil Stew

Name: Misir Wat (Spiced Red Lentil Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Ethiopia
Ingredients: 350 g Lentils (rinsed); 250 g Onion (finely chopped); 15 g Garlic (crushed); 15 g Fresh Ginger (finely chopped); 40 ml Niter Kibbeh; 12 g Berbere; 25 g Tomato Paste; 3 g Turmeric Powder; 1000 ml Water; 9 g Salt

Misir wat is an Ethiopian red lentil stew seasoned with aromatics and berbere. This version is cooked until the lentils soften into a thick, spoonable sauce.

Prep

15m

Cook

45m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

440kcal

Calories

24g

Protein

11g

Fat

63g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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350g
Lentils (rinsed)
250g
Onion (finely chopped)
15g
Garlic (crushed)
15g
Fresh Ginger (finely chopped)
40ml
Niter Kibbeh
12g
Berbere
25g
Tomato Paste
3g
Turmeric Powder
1l
Water
9g
Salt

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Method

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6 steps

01
Cook the onion in a pot over medium heat until soft and fragrant.
02
Add the niter kibbeh, then stir in the garlic, fresh ginger, berbere, tomato paste, and turmeric powder.
03
Add the lentils and stir so they are coated in the onion and spice mixture.
04
Pour in the water and bring the stew to a gentle simmer at about 95°C (203°F).
05
Cook until the lentils are tender and the liquid has thickened into a stew, stirring occasionally.
06
Season with the salt and simmer a few minutes more before serving.

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