In the vibrant culinary landscape of Ethiopia, a delectable dish known as sauteed lamb or beef stands out with its tantalizing flavors and aromatic spices. This traditional recipe, often served at special occasions and gatherings, captures the essence of Ethiopian cuisine with its intricate blend of herbs and spices. The tender lamb or beef is carefully marinated in a mixture of aromatic spices, including berbere, paprika, garlic, and ginger, creating a rich and flavorful base. The meat is then sauteed until perfectly cooked, resulting in a succulent and juicy dish that is sure to tantalize taste buds. Accompanying the sauteed lamb or beef are a variety of traditional Ethiopian side dishes, each contributing its unique flavors and textures to the overall experience. From the tangy and spicy Shiro Wat, a chickpea stew infused with berbere and garlic, to the earthy and comforting Gomen, a collard greens dish simmered in a savory sauce, these side dishes provide a harmonious balance to the main course. Additionally, the platter is often accompanied by the iconic Injera, a spongy and slightly sour flatbread that serves as the perfect vessel for scooping up the flavorful dishes. This comprehensive article delves into the intricacies of preparing sauteed lamb or beef, providing step-by-step instructions and essential tips for achieving the perfect balance of flavors. Moreover, it offers a diverse collection of traditional Ethiopian side dishes, allowing readers to explore the culinary riches of this vibrant cuisine and recreate an authentic Ethiopian feast in their own kitchens.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
ETHIOPIAN SAUTEED LAMB OR BEEF
Serve this dish with injera bread for an authentic Ethiopian meal. If you can't find injera, any flat bread would be delicious. recipe #454644 would make this a complete meal. Recipe from Homemakers magazine.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Steak
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut meat into thin 2 inch long strips and mix with garlic.
- Heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion and hot peppers until onion is light golden (about 4 to 5 min).
- Add red pepper ans salt; saute until red pepper is tender (about 2 to 3 min).
- Transfer onion mixture to bowl.
- In same pan, melt butter over high heat and saute meat mixture until seared all over (about 2 min).
- Stir in Berbere spice mix to taste; saute for 30 seconds.
- Serve with injera bread and Tomato & Cucumber salad.
- Keep extra Berbere spice mix on table to sprinkle over meat as desired.
TIBS -- ETHIOPIAN LAMB STEW
This recipe is from Marcus Samuelsson, the Ethiopian born, Swedish raised chef of Aquavit in Manhattan. He learned it from the chef at Meskerem, a wonderful Ethiopian restaurant in New York. It should be eaten with Injera, the Ethiopian flat bread which is soft and slightly sour and adds a wonderful touch to the dish. Pita bread or soft tortillas are the right texture, but the flavor isn't there. If there's an Ethiopian restaurant nearby, you may be able to buy some. If you can get Tef (the fermented grain that gives Injera its special taste), you can make your own. There's a recipe posted. Add one to two hours of refrigeration time to the cooking time. You'll have some of the clarified seasoned butter left over, but you'll find a use for it, I promise.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine lamb, onion and jalepeno.
- Add 3/4 cup of red wine and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for one to two hours.
- In a small saucepan, combine butter, turmeric, garlic and cardamom.
- Bring to a boil.
- With a skimmer or large spoon, remove any impurities which come to the surface.
- Carefully pour only the clarified butter into a clean container, discarding the rest.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine one tablespoon of the clarified butter with the chili powder.
- Stir for about one minute; do not allow the butter to burn.
- Add 1/2 cup of red wine.
- Remove from heat and pour chili sauce into serving bowl.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove lamb from marinade and drain lamb on paper towels.
- Reserve marinade.
- Place a large iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
- Add two tablespoons clarifed butter.
- Add lamb and saute until lamb is seared on all sides.
- Add marinade to pan and continue stirring until lamb is cooked through, about two to three minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper and rosemary.
- Allow liquid in pan to reduce slightly.
- Serve lamb and pan juices in individual bowls, accompanied by chili dipping sauce and Injera, with which to scoop up the meat.
ETHIOPIAN BERBERE BEEF SAMBUSAS
These sambusas are filled with a tasty beef (or half beef and half ground lamb) filling that is flavored with berbere spice, chilis, onions, garlic, ginger, etc.. Serve them as an appetizer or as a "pastie" alongside a crisp salad.
Provided by Nat Y
Categories Meat Appetizers
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- 1. To a skillet add oil over medium heat, saute the cumin seeds and crushed bay leaves, until they become fragrant
- 2. Add the chopped onions until almost translucent. Add garlic, and ginger until flavors are released, being careful not to burn the garlic and ginger.
- 3. Add the tomatoes and cook until the tomato juices have evaporated.
- 4. Add the beef and break up with a spoon.
- 5. Add the chilis, berber spice, salt and pepper. Taste for seasonings and adjust if necessary to your taste.
- 6. Cook until the meat is no longer pink and all the moisture has evaporated, about 15 minutes or so. (NOTE: It is important that the mixture is as dry as possible.)
- 7. Spoon a bit of filling onto the end of each sambusa wrapper. Do this in an equilateral triangle shape. Then gently fold the sambusa over, keeping the filling tightly wrapped inside. Use a water and flour mixture to help glue edges. Continue until you reach the end of the wrapper. For more detailed directions, follow Sambusa Dough method written below.
- 8. NOTE: Take care not to leave holes at the corners of the triangle because that will let in too much oil.
- 9. Fry in oil over medium-high heat until golden brown. (5-10 minutes). Remove Sambusa's and drain on paper towels. Best served when hot.
- 10. SAMBUSA DOUGH DIRECTIONS:
- 11. Mix all ingredients together and knead until smooth. Dough should be soft but not sticky where dough is just moistened and comes together in a ball. You may need to add more water or flour to achieve the right consistency.
- 12. Split the dough into equal size balls. Below are two different methods for rolling out the dough, one is using a pasta machine roller and the other is by hand. If you are using a dough machine, split them into 8 small balls and if you are going to work them by hand split the dough into 4-6 larger balls, according to the size baking pan you are going to use. Let the dough relax for about 30 minutes.
- 13. 1ST METHOD - USING A PASTA DOUGH MACHINE:
- 14. Take one of the small dough balls and coat it in flour. Turn on the dough machine and put the dough through on the thickest setting (On some dough machines, this setting is listed as 1).
- 15. Then change the setting to the next thickest setting, (number 2), and roll the dough through it again.
- 16. At this point, fold in both sides of dough in order to get the dough a bit more narrow and to fit better. Then place the dough back through settings number 1 and 2, and finally 3 and 4.
- 17. If the dough becomes too long or thin for you to work with, you can cut it into 2 or 3 pieces. Also continue to coat the dough with flour while working with it so that it doesn't stick to the machine.
- 18. Cut the dough into 2 or 3 rectangle shaped pieces, about the right size for sambusa wrappers.
- 19. Trim the ends if they are uneven. Coat the dough very well with flour and place them on a baking sheet stacked about 3 high. (It's very important to make sure they are coated well with flour otherwise they will stick to each other and become unworkable).
- 20. Place these in a 200 F oven for about 4-5 minutes, or until the dough is partially dry and a bit more firm, being CAREFUL not to dry it too much so that it won't crack, but firm enough so it holds its shape when you are ready to work with it. The point is not to cook the dough, but just to get it firm and sturdy.
- 21. 2ND METHOD - WORKING IT BY HAND:
- 22. Take one of the large dough balls and coat it in flour.
- 23. Press the dough into a large circle on the table and then pick it up and stretch it between two fists gently until it grows larger.
- 24. Stretch the dough over the bottom of a flat baking sheet, trying your best to keep it even in thickness.
- 25. Let the dough relax for 5 minutes to prevent it from shrinking, then cut it into rectangle shapes, trimming off any excess to keep them as rectangle shapes.
- 26. Place the cut-outs on cookie sheets (not stacked) into a preheated 200-degree F oven for about 4-5 minutes, or until the dough is partially dry and a bit more firm, being CAREFUL not to dry it too much so that it won't crack, but firm enough so it holds its shape when you are ready to work with it. The point is not to cook the dough, but just to get it firm and sturdy.
- 27. Once you are done with the sambusa dough, coat well with flour and stack and place in plastic wrap for storage. You can leave it for a few days in the fridge or longer in the freezer until you are ready to use it.
- 28. FOLDING INTO TRIANGLES:
- 29. Once you are ready to add the filling of your choice, ready up the Sambusa dough for cooking.
- 30. Cut a 60 degree angle on one end. Then place the filling down in the shape of an equilateral triangle.
- 31. Carefully fold the triangle over, so that whatever side was pointing down is now pointing up. Continue this movement until you reach the end of the dough. Trim off any excess and if the end is too dry you can add a bit of water or water/flour mix to help it stick together so it doesn't come apart during the frying.
- 32. Makes approximately 48 sambusas.
ETHIOPIAN TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD
Make and share this Ethiopian Tomato & Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss together all ingredients except olive oil.
- Sprinkle with olive oil.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality meat: Opt for tender cuts of lamb or beef with good marbling for a flavorful and juicy dish.
- Marinate the meat: Marinating the meat in a flavorful mixture of spices, herbs, and liquids helps tenderize and infuse it with extra flavor.
- Use a hot pan: A high-temperature sear helps create a crispy crust on the meat, locking in juices and enhancing flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Avoid overcrowding the pan with meat, as this can result in steamed rather than sautéed meat.
- Cook in batches: If cooking a large quantity of meat, cook it in batches to ensure even cooking.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Choose a colorful array of vegetables that will complement the meat and add flavor and texture to the dish.
- Season to taste: Always taste the dish and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
Conclusion:
This versatile Ethiopian sautéed lamb or beef dish is a delightful combination of tender meat, flavorful spices, and colorful vegetables. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and authentic Ethiopian dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you serve it with injera, rice, or your favorite side dish, this sautéed meat is a satisfying and flavorful meal that showcases the vibrant flavors of Ethiopian cuisine.
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