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Doro Wat

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A traditional Ethiopian dish, Doro Wat is a rich and flavorful stew of chicken.

Doro Wat

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⏱️ 15 min prep + 45 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media

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Ingredients

  • 500g of chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 whole red pepper, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon of bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon of parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon of thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Method

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the onions until they become golden.
  2. Add the garlic and red pepper, sauté for a few minutes.
  3. Add the chicken, season with cayenne pepper and cook for 10-15 minutes until it is golden.
  4. Add the eggs, stirring well to ensure they set.
  5. Add the red pepper, sugar, parsley, thyme, and bay leaf, stir and simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
  6. Serving: Serve the Doro Wat hot with Ethiopian bread or rice.

The story

Originally created by Ethiopian farmers as a way to add moisture to their meals using eggs, Doro Wat has since become a popular specialty dish.

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