Best 4 Doro Wat Ethiopian Chicken Dish Recipes

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Doro wat, Ethiopia's national dish, is a delectable stew that tantalizes taste buds with its complex blend of flavors and spices. This flavorful dish, often served at special occasions and celebrations, showcases Ethiopia's rich culinary heritage. This article offers a comprehensive guide to preparing doro wat, featuring three distinct recipes that cater to various preferences and skill levels.

The first recipe, "Traditional Doro Wat," takes a classic approach to this beloved dish. It offers step-by-step instructions for creating a flavorful broth using a whole chicken, while incorporating traditional Ethiopian spices like berbere, niter kibbeh, and mitmita for a vibrant and authentic taste. The second recipe, "Simplified Doro Wat," provides a streamlined version of the dish, utilizing pre-cooked chicken and a simplified spice blend to make it more accessible for home cooks short on time or experience. Lastly, the "Vegan Doro Wat" recipe caters to plant-based diets, offering a meatless alternative that captures the essence of doro wat using a combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delicious dish.

Whether you're a seasoned cook looking to master a traditional Ethiopian delicacy or a beginner seeking a flavorful and satisfying dish, this article provides the guidance and recipes you need to create an unforgettable doro wat experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DORO WAT (ETHIOPIAN-STYLE SPICY CHICKEN)



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Doro wat is a popular chicken dish in Ethiopia, and for Ethiopian Jews like Meskerem Gebreyohannes, it is also a fine centerpiece for a holiday like Hanukkah. Mrs. Gebreyohannes makes her doro wat with a Berbere spice mix imported from Ethiopia, but for this recipe, it is not needed, as the spices are listed individually. Doro wat is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. You can lower the heat by ratcheting up the sweet paprika, rather than the cayenne.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     dinner, poultry, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 to 10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon white vinegar
4 to 5 large onions, peeled and quartered
Fresh ginger (1-inch piece), peeled and grated
1/2 head of garlic, peeled
1/3 cup olive oil
1 to 2 tablespoons hot chile powder like cayenne
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek
3/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Injera, pita, naan or rice, for serving
Hard-boiled eggs, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees and rub the chicken with the lemon juice and vinegar.
  • Put the chicken in a rimmed baking sheet and bake, discarding the juices after 20 minutes, then draining again after 10 more minutes. Remove meat from oven and set aside.
  • As the chicken cooks, put the onions, ginger and garlic in a food processor with a steel blade and finely chop until almost ground, leaving a bit of texture.
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion mixture and simmer, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes or until the onions have turned golden. Then stir in 1 tablespoon of the chile powder, the sweet paprika, ginger, coriander, cardamom, thyme, fenugreek, salt and pepper.
  • Cook for a few minutes, taste the sauce, and if you prefer more bite, add more chile. Add the chicken and simmer, covered, for about 15 more minutes, adding as much as a cup of water to reach the consistency of a thick sauce. Add more salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Serve with injera, pita, naan or rice and, if you wish, hard-boiled eggs.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 523, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 59 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 573 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ETHIOPIAN DORO WAT



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Here's a recipe for Ethiopian doro wat, the most popular African dish in the world. It's a sweet and spicy onion based chicken stew.

Provided by Freda Muyambo

Categories     Lunch     Dinner     Entree

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs/800 g chicken thighs and drumsticks
juice of 1 small lemon
6 tablespoons vegetable oil, clarified butter (ghee), or niter kibbeh (fragrant butter)
6 teaspoons berbere spice mix (or less, to taste)
6 large red onions (chopped)
2 to 3 garlic cloves (peeled and finely chopped)
1 inch of fresh ginger (peeled and finely chopped)
salt to taste
11 ounces/450 mL of water or chicken stock (add as required)
1 tablespoon garam masala
6 eggs (boiled and peeled)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Marinate the chicken pieces in the lemon juice. Refrigerate, covered, while you cook the onions.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil or butter in a large Dutch oven, or other heavy-duty pot over medium-low heat, add the onions and cook gently for an hour until reduced into a sweet paste. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
  • Add the remaining 4 tablespoons oil or butter. Add the berbere spice, followed by the ginger and garlic and fry until fragrant. More berbere spice can be added depending on how much heat is desired.
  • Add the chicken pieces to the pot along with the stock and 1 teaspoon salt. Simmer on low heat for 40 minutes until the chicken is cooked. Halfway through, sprinkle the garam masala over the wat and continue cooking, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the boiled eggs to the wat and stir to coat completely. Adjust the seasoning with salt, if desired. Serve the doro wat on top of injera to enjoy it the traditional way. Alternatively, this can be enjoyed with Indian flatbread or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 382 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 692 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 41 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

DORO WAT (ETHIOPIAN SPICED CHICKEN)



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The national dish of Ethiopia, this spicy chicken stew is simply outstanding!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Main Course

Time 2h40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 lbs chicken thighs (cut into 1 inch pieces, or 3 chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons niter kibbeh
OR Homemade Niter Kibbeh
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cups yellow onions finely minced to a chunky puree in food processor
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
1/4 cup Ethiopian berbere
or use HOMEMADE BERBERE ((HIGHLY recommended!))
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup Tej (Ethiopian honey wine, if you have it, or white wine mixed with 1 teaspoon honey)
1 cup chicken stock
4 hard-boiled eggs (pierced all over with fork about 1/4 inch deep)

Steps:

  • Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and pour lemon juice over. Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat the niter kibbeh or butter along with the olive oil in a Dutch oven. Add the onions and saute, covered, over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, and 1 tablespoon butter and continue to saute, covered, for another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the berbere and the 2 remaining tablespoons of butter and saute, covered, over low heat for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the chicken, broth, salt and wine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Adjust the seasonings, adding more berbere according to heat preference. Add the boiled eggs and simmer on low heat, covered, for another 15 minutes.
  • Half or quarter the eggs and arrange on the plates with the stew. Serve hot with injera, bread or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 53 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Cholesterol 376 mg, Sodium 885 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

DORO WAT (ETHIOPIAN CHICKEN STEW)



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A savory chicken stew, great for rainy days. Serve with basmati rice.

Provided by acd

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup lemon juice
4 eggs
1 stick butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon diced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons diced garlic
2 cups water
1 cup basmati rice
8 teaspoons paprika
8 teaspoons berbere spice blend, or to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, or more to taste
2 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chicken and lemon juice in a bowl and marinate until flavors meld, at least 15 minutes.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in a pot. Add onion, ginger, and garlic to the hot butter and cook until onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. Keep warm.
  • While rice cooks, stir paprika and berbere seasoning into the onion mixture, adjusting to taste. Add chicken to the pot and brown, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Pour in tomatoes and stir to combine. Pour in enough chicken broth to thin mixture out to stew consistency. Reduce heat and let simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 30 minutes, adding hard-boiled eggs when stew has about 10 minutes of cooking time left.
  • Pierce eggs using a fork to allow sauce to seep in. Continue to simmer 10 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper and serve over cooked basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 181.1 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1083 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

This delectable Ethiopian chicken dish is prepared with a vibrant blend of berbere spices, creating a rich and flavorful culinary experience.

Tips:

  • For an authentic Ethiopian experience, serve Doro Wat with injera, a traditional spongy flatbread.
  • Adjust the amount of berbere spice to suit your preferred level of heat; start with a smaller quantity and gradually increase to taste.
  • Enhance the dish with additional spices such as cardamom, cloves, or cumin for a more complex flavor profile.
  • To save time, consider using pre-made berbere spice mix, widely available in specialty stores or online.
  • Accompany Doro Wat with a variety of Ethiopian side dishes such as misir wot (red lentils), gomen (collard greens), or tibs (sautéed meat and vegetables).

Conclusion:

Doro Wat is a testament to the vibrant and rich culinary traditions of Ethiopia, offering a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're an experienced chef or a home cook seeking to expand your culinary horizons, this dish promises a delightful journey through the culinary landscapes of Ethiopia.

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