Herbaceous Ethiopian Misir Wot Wrap with Injera

Name: Herbaceous Ethiopian Misir Wot Wrap with Injera
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon Berbere spice mix; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 cups vegetable broth; Salt; 1 cup Teff flour; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon active dry yeast; 1/4 cup cilantro; 1/4 cup parsley; 1/2 lemon; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper

A delightful spicy lentil stew enveloped in traditional Ethiopian flatbread

This vibrant Misir Wot, a spicy lentil stew, is an Ethiopian delight wrapped in the soft and sour notes of Injera, perfect for lunch or dinner gatherings.

1 h 45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Misir Wot

1 cup red lentils

rinsed and drained

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion

finely chopped

3 cloves garlic

minced

1 tablespoon Berbere spice mix

adjust to taste

2 tablespoons tomato paste

3 cups vegetable broth

Salt

to taste

For the Injera

1 cup Teff flour

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups water

warm

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon active dry yeast

For the Herbed Dressing

1/4 cup cilantro

chopped

1/4 cup parsley

chopped

1/2 lemon

juiced

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper

to taste

Preparation

Marinating the Injera Batter

Combine Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine Teff flour, all-purpose flour, salt, and yeast.

Add Water

Slowly add warm water and mix until smooth.

Fermentation

Cover and let it ferment overnight or at least 8 hours.

Preparing the Misir Wot

Sauté Onions

In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent.

Use a heavy-bottomed pan for even cooking of lentils.

Add Aromatics

Add garlic and Berbere, stirring until fragrant.

Incorporate Tomato and Liquids

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes before adding lentils and broth.

Ensure the lentils are fully covered by broth during cooking.

Cooking Process

Simmer the Lentils

Cook on low heat for 35-40 minutes, stirring frequently.

Cook the Injera

Pour batter in a heated non-stick pan and cook until holes form on the surface. No need to flip.

Whisk the Dressing

Combine chopped herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

Plating & Serving