Best 6 Doro Wett Recipes

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**Doro Wett: A Culinary Journey to Ethiopia's Beloved Chicken Stew**

In the realm of Ethiopian cuisine, few dishes hold a place as cherished as Doro Wett, a culinary masterpiece that showcases the country's vibrant flavors and rich culinary heritage. This delectable stew is a symphony of tender chicken, aromatic spices, and a luscious sauce that tantalizes the taste buds with its perfect balance of heat and tang. Whether you're a seasoned Ethiopian food enthusiast or embarking on a culinary adventure, Doro Wett promises an unforgettable gastronomic experience. This comprehensive guide presents a collection of carefully curated Doro Wett recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From traditional preparations to modern interpretations, these recipes cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Ethiopia as we delve into the realm of Doro Wett, a dish that is sure to leave you craving for more.


**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Doro Wett:** This recipe captures the essence of traditional Doro Wett, using a blend of aromatic spices like cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon to create a rich and flavorful sauce. The tender chicken simmers in this flavorful broth until fall-off-the-bone perfection.

2. **Doro Wett with Berbere:** For those who love a bit of heat, this recipe incorporates Berbere, a vibrant Ethiopian spice blend, into the Doro Wett. The resulting stew is a fiery delight that tantalizes the taste buds with its complex flavors.

3. **Doro Wett with Coconut Milk:** This unique take on Doro Wett introduces the creamy richness of coconut milk, creating a luscious and velvety sauce. The coconut milk adds a subtle sweetness that beautifully complements the savory spices.

4. **Doro Wett with Vegetables:** This recipe caters to vegetarians and vegetable lovers, featuring a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in the flavorful Doro Wett sauce. The vegetables add a delightful crunch and a pop of color to the dish.

5. **Doro Wett with Injera:** This recipe provides instructions for making Injera, a traditional Ethiopian flatbread, which is the perfect accompaniment to Doro Wett. The Injera serves as a spongy utensil to scoop up the delicious stew and its flavorful sauce.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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-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

CHICKEN STEW (DORO WETT)



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Provided by Marcus Samuelsson

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Stew     Ramadan     Dinner     Clove     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium red onions, diced
Salt
1/4 cup Spiced Butter (or 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, preferably freshly ground
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cloves
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
One 1 1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon Berbere or chili powder
2 1/2 cups chicken stock, divided
One 4-to 5-pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces, wings reserved for another use
1/4 cup dry red wine
Juice of 1 lime
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled

Steps:

  • Combine the onions, a pinch of salt, and half of the spiced butter in a Dutch oven or other large deep pot over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden, about 15 minutes. Add the remaining butter, the cardamom, black pepper, cloves, garlic, ginger, and berbere and cook until the onions soften and take on the color of the spices, about 10 minutes.
  • Add 2 cups of the chicken stock and the chicken legs and thighs, bring to simmer, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2 cup chicken stock and the wine, bring back to a simmer, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the chicken breasts and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Gently stir in the lime juice and eggs and simmer for another 5 minutes. The sauce will be loose and soupy. Season with salt to taste.

DORO WAT: ETHIOPIAN CHICKEN DISH



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I love Ethiopian food but had difficulty finding authentic recipes online. I ultimately found 3 or 4 recipes and altered them all to incorporate them together in an attempt to capture the flavors. Typically served with injera and some side vegetable dish. I prefer Atkilt, a cabbage and potato dish, but there are many delicious options.

Provided by Twin Cities

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African

Time 1h37m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, divided
1 onion, chopped
2 ½ cups water, divided
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¾ cup berbere seasoning
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
½ teaspoon ground ginger
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
⅓ cup sweet white wine
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 hard-boiled eggs

Steps:

  • Heat 1/2 cup butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir onion until translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and tomato paste; stir until hot, about 2 minutes. Stir in remaining butter, berbere, garlic, and ginger. Adjust heat to low and cook until mixture thickens to paste consistency, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Stir remaining water into berbere paste; add chicken. Simmer until thickened to sauce consistency, about 45 minutes.
  • Stir white wine, cardamom, and black pepper into the sauce; add hard-boiled eggs. Cook until sauce is reduced slightly, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 398.6 mg, Fat 54.3 g, Fiber 11.9 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 31.6 g, Sodium 2859 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

DORO WAT



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Ethiopian chicken stew.

Provided by Tonyell Dasia Clyburn

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (3 pound) whole chicken, including neck and giblets, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups water
¼ cup lemon juice
3 cups chopped Bermuda onion
3 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup water, or as needed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water
8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled

Steps:

  • Soak the chicken in 2 cups water and lemon juice in a large bowl for 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Place the onion, with no fat, in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until very dark, about 20 minutes. Stir in the butter, cayenne pepper, paprika, black pepper, and ginger, then stir in 1 more cup of water. Add the drained chicken, stirring until well-blended. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until the chicken is tender, about 1 hour. If a thicker stew is desired, whisk flour with 2 tablespoons of water, and stir into the pot; allow to simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in eggs; cook and stir until heated through, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 283.7 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 151.7 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

DORO WE'T (ETHIOPIAN CHICKEN STEW)



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 red onions, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh peeled ginger
2 cups Clarified Butter for Doro We't Clarified Butter for Doro We't
1 cup mild chili powder
1/2 cup red wine
1 (3 to 4 pound) chicken, cut into 12 pieces
Coarse salt
4 hard-boiled large eggs, peeled

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, combine onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until dry and browned, and beginning to stick to the pot about 10 minutes. Add butter, and cook for 15 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup water and chili powder. Cook for 15 minutes. Stir in red wine, and cook for 10 minutes more.
  • Remove the skin from all but the chicken wings. Using a sharp knife, slash each piece two or three times to allow the sauce to penetrate the chicken. Add the dark meat to the Dutch oven, and cook for 5 minutes. Add remaining pieces of chicken. Cook for 10 minutes. Slowly add 2 3/4 cups water, and cook until heated through, about 25 minutes. Season with salt. Remove from heat, and let rest 15 minutes.
  • Using a paring knife, make slits in eggs, about 1/2 inch apart. Add eggs to chicken mixture, and stir to coat. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Use a whole chicken or chicken pieces with skin and bones for the best flavor.
  • Use a large pot: You'll need a large pot to fit all of the ingredients comfortably.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you're using a whole chicken, cut it into pieces so that it fits in the pot without overcrowding.
  • Brown the chicken: Browning the chicken before simmering it adds flavor to the dish.
  • Use a variety of spices: Doro Wett is traditionally made with a variety of spices, including cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
  • Don't skimp on the butter: Butter adds richness and flavor to the dish.
  • Serve with injera: Injera is a traditional Ethiopian flatbread that is used to scoop up the doro wett.

Conclusion:

Doro Wett is a delicious and flavorful Ethiopian stew that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and variety of spices, Doro Wett is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Doro Wett a try!

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