Description
Hearty Ethiopian split pea stew delivers rich, comforting flavors through tender legumes simmered with aromatic spices. Warm spoon of wot promises authentic taste of Ethiopian culinary traditions that you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Base:
- 1 cup yellow split peas (rinsed and drained)
Liquids:
- 4 cups water (or vegetable broth for added flavor)
Aromatic and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced butter)
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt (to taste)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Initiate the legume preparation by gently simmering split peas in liquid until they reach a delicate, tender consistency, carefully removing any surface foam during the cooking process.
- Craft a flavor foundation by carefully caramelizing onions in a warm skillet, introducing minced garlic and ginger to elevate the aromatic profile with gentle heat and continuous stirring.
- Awaken the spices by sprinkling turmeric, cumin, and black pepper into the softened aromatics, allowing their essence to bloom and intensify through brief toasting.
- Merge the tender split peas with the spiced vegetable mixture, creating a harmonious blend that allows flavors to intertwine and develop depth through gentle simmering.
- Fine-tune the stew’s seasoning with salt, ensuring a balanced taste profile, and present the dish adorned with fresh herbaceous notes, accompanied by traditional Ethiopian bread or grains for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Softening Split Peas: Soak split peas overnight to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility, ensuring a creamy texture without turning mushy.
- Spice Intensity: Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing turmeric and cumin based on personal preference, creating a personalized flavor profile.
- Vegetarian and Vegan Adaptation: Replace niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter) with olive oil to make the dish completely plant-based and dairy-free.
- Protein Boost: Add diced carrots or chopped spinach during the final simmering stage to enhance nutritional value and introduce extra vegetables to the stew.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Ethiopian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg