Ethiopian Potato Salad Recipes

DINICH SALATA - ETHIOPIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Place potatoes, bell pepper and red onion in a bowl.
• 2. Whisk oil and lemon juice, add rest of ingredients to make the dressing.
• 3. Pour dressing over veggies.

ETHIOPIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into 2-2 1/2" chunks.
• Bring a large pot of water to boil and add the potatoes.
• Cook about 20 minutes or until fork tender.
• Drain. Rinse potatoes under cold water to stop the cooking process.
• Set aside to cool.
• In serving bowl combine the oil, white onion, Italian parsley, salt, pepper and jalapeno if using. Add the cooled potatoes, breaking up the chunks into smaller bite sized pieces and tossing with the oil and onion mixture.
• Refrigerate at least 3 hours. Keep chilled until just before serving.
• Adjust seasonings, adding more lemon juice, etc. if necessary.
• *NOTE: This potato salad is intended to be scooped up using traditional Ethiopian injera bread (recipes found on this site) or use another similar flatbread such as pita, flour tortillas, chapatis, etc.

ETHIOPIAN BEET & POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and boil the beets until tender, 45-60 minutes depending on size. Wash and boil the potatoes until tender, 30-40 minutes depending on size. Chill both with cold water and slip the skins off. Slice beets and potatoes to 1/4" thickness. Finely mince the jalapeno. Thinly slice the red onion. Toss all ingredients in a bowl and serve chilled.

KEY SIR ALICHA (ETHIOPIAN BEETS AND POTATOES)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; add onion and a pinch of salt. Cook and stir onion until softened and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beets and stir to combine. Pour water over beet mixture and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil.
• Cover pot and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until beets are easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes. Add potatoes and cook until potatoes are soft but not falling apart, about 15 minutes.