Prep:

15min

Cook:

35min

Total:

50min

Yield:

4.0servings

Misir Wot is a hearty Ethiopian stew of red lentils simmered in a rich, berbere-spiced tomato and onion sauce. Aromatic garlic, ginger, and niter kibbeh deepen the flavor, yielding a warm, comforting dish perfect with injera or rice.

Ingredients

• 2.0 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2.0 tablespoon oil
• 2.0 clove garlic, minced
• 1.0 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 2.0 tablespoon berbere spice
• 2.0 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1.0 cup red lentils, rinsed
• 3.0 cup water
• 2.0 tablespoon niter kibbeh
• 1.0 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped

Steps

1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté onion until golden.
2. Add garlic, ginger, berbere, and tomato paste; cook until fragrant.
3. Stir in lentils and water; bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.
5. Stir in niter kibbeh and salt; simmer 2 minutes more.
6. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with injera or rice.