Ethiopian · medium

Doro Wat

Classic Ethiopian chicken stew simmered in a deeply spiced berbere sauce with hard-boiled eggs. The national dish of Ethiopia.

1 hr 20 min
Total
4
Serves
$18.00
Est. cost
480
Cal/serving
Doro Wat

Dietary, as tagged

  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Halal

Parent noteUse less berbere for a milder version. Serve chicken off the bone for younger kids.

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Ingredients

  • Chicken Legs2 1/2 lbs
  • Yellow Onions3 large
  • Berbere Spice Blend3 tbsp
  • Niter Kibbeh (Spiced Butter)3 tbsp
  • Eggs4 large
  • Lemon1
  • Garlic4 cloves
  • Fresh Ginger1 inch
  • Salt1 tsp

Method

  1. 01

    Dice 3 large onions and cook in a dry pot over medium heat, stirring often, until deeply browned and reduced, about 15 minutes.

  2. 02

    Add niter kibbeh and berbere spice, stir for 2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 03

    Score chicken legs, season with lemon juice and salt, then nestle into the sauce.

  4. 04

    Cover and simmer on low for 45 minutes, turning chicken halfway through.

  5. 05

    Add peeled hard-boiled eggs in the last 10 minutes. Serve over injera or rice.

480
Calories
36g
Protein
18g
Carbs
28g
Fat

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