
Meat
Bozena shiro (shiro with meat)
A smooth, spiced chickpea purée enriched with pieces of simmered meat. Shiro is a classic of Eritrea, comforting and fragrant, served very hot.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Cut the meat into small cubes and brown it in niter kibbeh with the sliced onions for 10 minutes.
- Add the crushed garlic, the berbere and the tomato paste, then cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour in 60 cl of water, cover and simmer the meat for 35 minutes over low heat.
- Dissolve the chickpea flour in the rest of the cold water to avoid lumps.
- Pour this mixture into the pot while stirring constantly, then let it thicken for 10 to 15 minutes over low heat.
- Adjust the seasoning and serve very hot.
Variations and tips
Vegetarian version. Omit the meat and replace it with 2 diced carrots, added with the onions.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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