Ethiopian · easy
Shiro Wat
Creamy Ethiopian chickpea flour stew with garlic and ginger. Silky, satisfying, and ready in under 30 minutes.
- 25 min
- Total
- 4
- Serves
- $6.50
- Est. cost
- 260
- Cal/serving

Dietary, as tagged
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Meatless
Parent noteVery mild and creamy. A great first Ethiopian dish for kids.
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Ingredients
- Shiro Powder (Chickpea Flour Blend)1 cup
- Yellow Onion1 medium
- Garlic3 cloves
- Fresh Ginger1 inch
- Ground Turmeric1/2 tsp
- Olive Oil2 tbsp
- Water3 cups
Method
- 01
Sautee diced onion in oil over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
- 02
Add garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Stir for 1 minute.
- 03
Whisk shiro powder into water until smooth, then pour into the pot.
- 04
Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent lumps, until thick and creamy.
- 05
Season with salt and serve over injera or rice.
- 260
- Calories
- 14g
- Protein
- 34g
- Carbs
- 8g
- Fat
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