Ethiopian Beef Jerky and Split Lentils Stew (Quwanta-Miser Wot)
Lentils and beef simmered on the stove and spiced with chilli and cardamom. It comes to the table with injera, pita bread etc.
1 hr · Serves 6 · Easy
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 10 min · Cook 50 min · 60 min total
- easy
- 1
Sauté the onion with ½ cup of water and two tablespoons of oil for 5 minutes or until tender.
- 2
2nd Step: To the cooked onion add half cup of water, chili powder (berbere), butter, garlic and black pepper. Stir for 10 minutes.
- 3
To the boiling sauce, add half cup of water, fried meat without grease or beef jerky and cook it until tender (10 minutes).
- 4
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.
- 5
Remove the foam with spoon from the lentils and discard. Lightly drain the extra water in a container or a cup.
- 6
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.
- 7
Add false cardamom and salt to taste. Remove from heat. Serve it warm with Injera, pita bread etc.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
