Dishbook

Misir Wot

Misir Wot is a hearty Ethiopian stew of red lentils simmered in a rich, berbere-spiced tomato and onion sauce. Aromatic garlic, ginger, and niter kibbeh deepen the flavor, yielding a warm, comforting dish perfect with injera or rice.

Ingredients

2 cups onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
2 tablespoons berbere spice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
3 cups water
2 tablespoons niter kibbeh
1 teaspoon salt
0.25 cups cilantro, chopped

Steps

  1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté onion until golden.

  2. Add garlic, ginger, berbere, and tomato paste; cook until fragrant.

  3. Stir in lentils and water; bring to a boil.

  4. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.

  5. Stir in niter kibbeh and salt; simmer 2 minutes more.

  6. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with injera or rice.