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Shiro Wot
An Ethiopian chickpea flour stew cooked with onion, garlic, berbere, oil, and a smooth, spoonable texture.
Medium⏱️ 40 min📖 1 min readServes 4~360 kcal🇪🇹 Ethiopian🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 28 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 40 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking28 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the stew
- 1.2 su bardağı(~240 ml) Chickpea flour
- 1 adet Yellow onion
- 3 diş Garlic
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Vegetable oil
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Tomato paste
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Water
For the spice mix
- 1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Berbere spice
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Toast the chickpea flour in a dry pan for 3 minutes, stirring until fragrant.
3 min03:00 - 2
Chop the onion very finely and soften it in the vegetable oil for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 3
Add the garlic, berbere spice, and tomato paste, then turn for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 4
Whisk the chickpea flour with 1 cup of cold water until smooth.
- 5
Add the remaining water to the pot, then stream in the chickpea-flour mixture.
- 6
Thicken the shiro wot over low heat for 14 minutes, stirring constantly.
14 min14:00 - 7
Add the salt, rest for 2 minutes, and serve hot.
2 min02:00
💡 Tip: Do not pour chickpea flour straight into hot water; first smoothing it with cold water helps shiro wot thicken without grains.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve shiro wot in a deep plate, with optional injera or lavash for dipping.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
18
g protein
50
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 55%Fat 25%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Shiro Wot make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Shiro Wot take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 28 minutes; 40 minutes in total.Is Shiro Wot difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Shiro Wot have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 50g, fat: 10g.Is Shiro Wot allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Shiro Wot belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ethiopian cuisine.How many ingredients does Shiro Wot need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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