
Vegetarian
Misir wat
A stew of soft red lentils, seasoned with berbere and spiced butter. Its deep red colour and velvety texture make it a comforting vegetarian dish, very common on Ethiopian tables.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Finely chop the onions and garlic.
- Heat the spiced butter in a pan over medium heat and fry the onions for 8 minutes.
- Add the garlic and berbere, stir for 2 minutes, then add the lentils and water.
- Bring to the boil, then simmer gently for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring often, until the lentils are very tender.
- Mash roughly with a spoon for a creamy texture, season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.
Variations and tips
With what you can find here. Replace the spiced butter with plain butter plus a little ground cumin and ginger.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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