Recipes

Doro (Spicy Chicken Stew)
- Clean the chicken, remove the skin, and cut it into 12 pieces.
- Fry finely chopped onion in a pot with oil and salt until golden.
- Add one tablespoon of Ch’aw spice, two cups of water, and stir until a smooth sauce forms.
- Add the chicken, stir, and cover to cook. Ensure the sauce level matches the chicken to maintain a rich stew, as the liquid will reduce during cooking.
Kik (Lentils, known as "Shimbra Kik" in Amharic)
- Wash the kik in a wide bowl until the water becomes clear.
- Transfer the kik to a potwith double the amount of water and bring to a boil over medium fire.
- After 30-40 minutes of boiling, the kik should soften and be mashable. If not, add some more water and let it cook for another 15 minutes before mashing.
- Drain the lentils.
- For mashing, use a wide bowl and a mashing tool. Mash the kik until most of the round shapes disappear, but not entirely.
- In a new pot, fry finely chopped onion with oil, salt, and a tablespoon of ch’aw spice, then add 2 cups of water.
- Add the mashed kik, stir, and let it cook for 20-40 minutes.


Duba Chifchif (Finely Chopped Zucchini with Vegetables)
- Chop the onion into small cubes and fry in a pot with oil, spices, and salt until golden. Meanwhile, finely chop the zucchini, carrots, and potatoes into small cubes.
- Add the chopped vegetables to the pot, stir, reduce to low-medium heat, and cover.
- Stir every 10 minutes and check the flavors.
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After about 40-45 minutes, the dish should be ready. Check the softness of the potatoes to confirm.
- Note: There's no need to add water, as the vegetables release plenty of moisture. If you want to speed up the cooking process, you can add half a cup of water in step 2.
Shiro (Ethiopian Chickpea Stew)
- Boil a pot of water with salt and oil (Optional: Add pre-fried chopped onions for extra flavor).
- Gradually add tablespoons of Shiro powder.
- Stir quickly while adding the powderto achieve a smooth, lump-free consistency. (You can add water to adjust the thickness to your preference.)
