Mitten Shiro Wot - Seasoned Chickpea Flour Stew
Prep Time: 5 Minutes | Cooking Time: 25-30 Minutes | Serving: 6- 8 people
Ingredients
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Instructions
- In a large stock pot, cook the onions on medium-high heat for several minutes, stirring frequently, until they begin to soften and turn translucent.
- Add the oil and cook for a few more minutes. (If you would like additional flavor, add 1-2 tbs of berbere.)
- If berbere is added, allow the ingredients to simmer together for several minutes (Berbere should always have plenty of time to cook before other ingredients are added )
- Continue to sauté for another 2-3 minutes then add tomatoes
- Cook for 4-5 minutes. Add 1/2 of water and continue to simmer
- Add Salt (optional)
- Start adding a small portion of Mit'ten shiro flour at a time and while continuously stirring.
- Shiro will start to becoming thicker
- Let it cook for 15-20 minutes
- Continuously adding a small amount of water, while stirring for 1-2 minutes or until desire shiro thickness.
- With more cooking time, Shiro stew will continue to become thicker. It's always best to add a small amount of extra water and let it cook for additional 4-5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and salt (as needed), stir well, and continue simmering until bubbles start appearing for 2-3 minutes.
NOTE: Shiro stew should now be ready. Shiro is best served with salad or another Ethiopian dish such as Misir Wotor Atklit wot and eaten with 100% teff - gluten free injera.