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Sega wot (beef stew with niter kibbeh)

A beef stew slowly simmered in a deep red sauce, flavored with berbere and niter kibbeh. A festive dish served on injera, often at big family occasions.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the meat into large cubes and the onions into thin slices.
  2. Dry-cook the onions in a large heavy-bottomed pot for 15 minutes, until they are well softened and golden.
  3. Add the niter kibbeh and the berbere, then stir for 3 minutes over medium heat to release the aromas.
  4. Stir in the grated garlic and ginger, then the tomato paste, and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the meat, coat it well in the sauce, then pour in the water, cover and simmer over low heat for 1 h 30 to 2 h, stirring from time to time.
  6. Adjust the seasoning, add a squeeze of lime juice and serve piping hot on injera.

Variations and tips

Quick version. Cut the meat smaller and simmer it for 45 minutes in a pressure cooker or covered pot.

Using what's available here. Replace the niter kibbeh with 3 tablespoons of clarified butter flavored with a pinch each of cardamom, cinnamon and clove.

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