Description
Warm up your taste buds with this flavorful Ethiopian Lentil Stew, known as Misir Wat. A fragrant blend of red lentils, aromatic spices, and savory niter kibbeh come together to create a hearty and satisfying dish. Perfect for a cozy evening in!
Ingredients
Scale
Red Lentils:
- 1 cup red lentils (rinsed)
Niter Kibbeh or Butter:
- 2 tablespoons niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced clarified butter) or unsalted butter
Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons berbere spice blend
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Salt to taste
Liquid:
- 3 cups vegetable broth or water
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large saucepan, melt the niter kibbeh or butter. Sauté onion until golden, then add garlic and ginger.
- Add Spices: Stir in berbere spice and tomato paste, cook to bloom flavors.
- Cook Lentils: Add rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, simmer covered for 20–25 minutes.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt, garnish with cilantro, and serve warm.
Notes
- Misir Wat is traditionally served with injera, a fermented Ethiopian flatbread.
- Adjust spice level by reducing berbere for less heat.
- Substitute niter kibbeh with ghee or butter if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Ethiopian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
