How to cook Shiro wet by AI

 

Shiro Wet is a traditional Ethiopian dish made with ground lentils or chickpeas and a spicy sauce. Here is a simple recipe for making Shiro Wet at home:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup lentils or chickpeas, soaked and drained
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons berbere spice mix
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

2. Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook until the onion is softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

3. Add the berbere spice mix, salt, and water to the pan and stir well to combine.

4. Add the lentils or chickpeas to the pan and bring the mixture to a boil.

5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the Shiro Wet for about 45 minutes, or until the lentils or chickpeas are tender and the sauce has thickened.

6. Stir in the wine (if using), tomato paste, and butter and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

7. Stir in the cilantro (if using) and serve the Shiro Wet hot, with injera or bread on the side. Enjoy!