Ethiopian Vegetable Stew Recipes

YATAKLETE KILKIL (ETHIOPIAN VEGETABLE STEW)

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and carrots into 1/2 inch pieces. Put in large sauce pan and fill with water until vegtables are just covered. Bring to boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegtables are tender. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.
• Puree onions, ginger, garlic, and peppers in food processor. Pour oil in large sauce pan and put on medium heat. Add onion puree and sautee for five minutes, or until onions no longer smell raw. Add water, salt, pepper, cardamom, and cooked vegtables. Stir well and simmer for 15 minutes.

MARCUS SAMUELSSON'S ETHIOPIAN STEW

Steps:

• Place lentils in a large saucepan; cover with water to 2 inches above lentils. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Drain well, and set aside.
• Place edamame in a small saucepan; cover with water to 2 inches above edamame. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes or until edamame are tender. Remove from heat; drain well.
• Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and tomatoes to pan; sauté 6 minutes or until onion is translucent, stirring often. Stir in lentils, edamame, juice, and remaining ingredients. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring often. Serve with flat bread.