ETHIOPIAN BEEF JERKY AND SPLIT LENTILS STEW (QUWANTA-MISER WOT)
It is a delicious dish with Injera (Ethiopian flat bread). I like it because it was my grandfather's favorite dish.
Provided by yewoinfamilycooking
Categories Stew
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sauté the onion with ½ cup of water and two tablespoons of oil for 5 minutes or until tender.
- 2nd Step: To the cooked onion add half cup of water, chili powder (berbere), butter, garlic and black pepper. Stir for 10 minutes.
- To the boiling sauce, add half cup of water, fried meat without grease or beef jerky and cook it until tender (10 minutes).
- Meanwhile, bring to boil 4 cups of water in a medium pot. Rinse the lentils with fresh water and add to it. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove the foam with spoon from the lentils and discard . Lightly drain the extra water in a container or a cup.
- Combine the lentils and the beef jerky sauce. Mix well. If more water is needed, use the set-aside water. Cook the stew for 20 minutes or until it simmers.
- Add false cardamom and salt to taste. Remove from heat. Serve it warm with Injera, pita bread etc.
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Jastini Mgonzo
mgonzo_jastini64@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this dish. The beef jerky and spices really balance out the flavor of the lentils.
felix ogo-oluwa
o_felix50@gmail.comThis dish is a bit spicy, but I love it that way. If you don't like spicy food, you can always reduce the amount of berbere.
Charles R.
rc@yahoo.comI wasn't sure how the beef jerky and lentils would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors are amazing!
Eni Autos
eni.autos@gmail.comThe beef jerky adds a really unique flavor to this dish. I'm definitely going to make it again.
Sama Essam
e.s98@hotmail.comThis stew is so flavorful and hearty. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.
Ayana Cole
ac94@gmail.comI love how this dish can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Dilip Soni
sonidilip@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover beef jerky. I had some that was about to go bad, and this recipe was the perfect way to use it up.
Blake
blake@hotmail.comThis was my first time making Ethiopian food, and it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
Siraj Lehri
s-l@gmail.comI've never had Ethiopian food before, but this dish has definitely made me a fan. The spices are perfectly balanced and the beef is cooked to perfection.
mhlengi nyawose
m_nyawose7@hotmail.co.ukThis Ethiopian beef jerky and split lentils stew is an absolute delight! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the beef is incredibly tender. I love the combination of textures between the chewy beef and the soft lentils.