In the heart of Ethiopian cuisine, there's a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that tantalize the taste buds. Discover the culinary treasures of Quanta Firfir, a beloved dish that combines the richness of beef jerky with the rustic charm of split lentils. Alongside this delectable main course, embark on a culinary journey with four additional recipes that capture the essence of Ethiopian cuisine: Sambusas, a delightful pastry filled with minced beef and vegetables; Misir Wot, a hearty lentil stew bursting with aromatic spices; Gomen, a vibrant collard greens dish infused with garlic and ginger; and Azicha Wot, a tantalizing chicken stew simmered in a spicy red sauce. Each recipe is a testament to the culinary artistry of Ethiopia, inviting you to savor the diverse and flavorful tapestry of this East African nation.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ERITREAN / ETHIOPIAN BEEF STEW -- TSEBHI SGA OR KEY WET
I grew up in Asmara, Eritrea eating and making this dish regulary. This dish is one of the most popular dishes in the Eritrean and Ethiopian community.
Provided by Mahteme
Categories Stew
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Chop onions into small fine pieces.
- Heat a shallow deep pan, about 3 to 4 inches deep.
- Add half of the spiced butter.
- Once butter is melted add the chopped onions and cook it until the onion is caramelized.
- Be sure not to burn the onions, keep stirring!
- Add the chili paste to the cooked onions.
- Mix it well by adding a drop of water at a time as needed.
- Cook for about 15 minutes by adding a drop of water as you stir to stop it from drying.
- Add tomatoes and cook for about 30 minutes more stirring it often and adding a drop of water as needed to prevent it from drying out.
- Cut beef into small bite sizes, about ½ inch cubes.
- Add beef to the cooking paste and cook covered for about 20 minutes or until it is cooked fully.
- Add the remainder of the spiced butter and mix well.
- Let cook of about 5 more minutes.
- Depending on your personal desire, you may add more water to bring it to the consistency you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 883.2, Fat 92, SaturatedFat 40.7, Cholesterol 142.9, Sodium 132.5, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 9.9
BEEF JERKY STEW (REALLY A SOUP)
It's spicy, it's filling and its low budget. Simple to make and wonderful if you love spicy stuff. Not to mention it taste like peppered beef jerky.
Provided by Nevanya
Categories Meat
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring the four cups of water to a boil in a medium sized pot.
- Add meat. Boil till slightly brown.
- Add veggies and spices/seasoning.
- Bring to low boil and occasionally stir everynow and then.
- Your stew/soup will be ready shortly after your veggies start to soften up a bit. I like mine to have a bit of a crunch to them so it doesnt take long at all. Let cook to prefference of veggies and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 38, Sodium 78.8, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 12.7
ETHIOPIAN SPICED BEEF JERKY (QUWANTA)
Make and share this Ethiopian Spiced Beef Jerky (Quwanta) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by yewoinfamilycooking
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2h30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove fat; cut the meat in long strips with zigzag shapes.
- Mix the chili powder (berbere) or (Awaze), wine, oil, false cardamom, black pepper and salt.
- Marinate the meat with the mixed dressing.
- Place the meat on food dehydrator or jerky maker; cover and dehydrate until crisp dry.
- Break the dried meat in small pieces; keep the pieces in a tight glass jar. Serve it at room temperature.
ETHIOPIAN SPICED BEEF JERKY (QUWANTA)
Make and share this Ethiopian Spiced Beef Jerky (Quwanta) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by yewoinfamilycooking
Categories Meat
Time 1h
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove fat and cut meat in long strips with zigzag shapes.
- Mix awaze, wine, oil, cardamom, black pepper and salt.
- Marinate meat with mixed dressing.
- Place meat on food dehydrator or jerky maker; cover and dehydrate until crisp dry.
- Break dried meat in small pieces; keep pieces in a tight glass jar.
- Use as snack or appetizer.
ETHIOPIAN BEEF STEAK TARTAR (KITFO)
Kitfo is one of the typical dishes of Ethiopian cooking. The main ingredients of Kitfo is beef, clarified butter and mitmita. Mitmita is a very spicy pepper powder which is made of cayenne-type tiny dark-orange chili peppers seasoned with spices such as cloves, cardamom seed and salt.
Provided by yewoinfamilycooking
Categories Steak
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut the meat in small pieces; remove fat and seams.
- In a food processor put small amount of the meat at a time, spread some mitmita, grind until meat is finely chopped; using a fork, remove any residue of fat and seams; place the spicy ground meat in a dish; repeat the process until all required meat is done.
- In small pot, on a lower heat melt the butter, add the remaining mitmita, false cardamom, (garlic, black pepper, salt, if needed); remove from heat.
- Combine the spicy ground meat with the spicy butter; using fork and spoon, mix it until completely marinated.
- Place it in a lightly warm serving dish, serve it immediately with Injera or bread. If preferred, sauté the marinated meat for two to three minutes.
- Note: As Steak Tartar is uncooked dish, choice of first class quality meat and cleanliness is important.
- * You will find these spices in Ethiopian or Indian shops/groceries.
- ** Please go to www.yewoinfamilycooking.com to see how to prepare Purified/Clarified Butter (Nitir Kebe).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.8, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 112.6, Sodium 77.2, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.2, Protein 32.8
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will produce the best results. Choose grass-fed beef for the jerky and organic lentils for the stew.
- Marinate the beef overnight: This will help to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor. Don't skip this step!
- Cook the beef jerky on low heat: This will help to prevent it from becoming tough. Cook it until it is dry and chewy, but not hard.
- Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes: This will help to develop the flavors and thicken the sauce.
- Serve the stew with injera bread: This traditional Ethiopian flatbread is the perfect accompaniment to the stew. It can be used to scoop up the stew and sauce.
Conclusion:
Ethiopian beef jerky and split lentils stew (Quanta Miser Wot) is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beef jerky is tender and flavorful, and the stew is rich and creamy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Ethiopian beef jerky and split lentils stew a try. You won't be disappointed!
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