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alecha wat

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Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

Enjoy this Ethiopian vegetable stew. Adjust the berbere to your tastes. Serve this stew with injera.

yield 4 -6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For alecha wat

  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 4 Tbsp
    vegetable oil or ghee
  • 3 tsp
    berbere
  • 4
    carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 4
    green bell peppers, deseeded and quartered
  • 3 c
    water
  • 8 oz
    tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    fresh ginger, minced or grated
  • 4
    potatoes, cut into thick slices
  • 2
    tomatoes, blanched, skinned and cut into 8 wedges
  • 2 sm
    cabbages cut into 4 wedges each
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make alecha wat

  • 1
    Add oil or ghee to a large pot. Fry the onions until they have softened and then add the berbere (you may lessen the amount of spice to suit your tastes) and combine with the onions -- cook 30 seconds.
  • 2
    Add the carrots, green peppers, water, tomato sauce, salt and ginger. Bring to a simmer and cook approx. 10 minutes before adding the potatoes and tomatoes.
  • 3
    Cover and cook for 10 more minutes before adding the cabbage. Season to taste and cook until all of the vegetables are completely tender - approx. 25 minutes. Serve with injera.
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