Savory Ethiopian Chickpea Tofu Stir Fry with Spicy Berbere

Name: Savory Ethiopian Chickpea Tofu Stir Fry with Spicy Berbere
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 cup chickpea flour; 3 cups water; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 red onion; 2 bell peppers; 2 cloves garlic; 1 inch ginger; 1 tbsp berbere spice mix; Salt and pepper; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp maple syrup

An Exotic Fusion of Flavors

This tantalizing stir fry combines the creamy texture of chickpea tofu with the bold spices of Ethiopian berbere, creating a dish that's both hearty and full of flavor.

45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Chickpea Tofu

1 cup chickpea flour

3 cups water

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp olive oil

For the Stir Fry

2 tbsp olive oil

1 red onion

thinly sliced

2 bell peppers

sliced (any color)

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 inch ginger

grated

1 tbsp berbere spice mix

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Sauce

1/2 cup coconut milk

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tsp maple syrup

Preparation

Preparing the Chickpea Tofu

Whisk chickpea mixture

In a large bowl, whisk chickpea flour with water, salt, and olive oil until smooth.

Cook mixture

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened to a custard-like consistency.

Set the tofu

Pour into a greased 8x8 inch dish and allow to cool and set.

Let the tofu marinate longer for a deeper flavor.

Preparing the Stir Fry

Heat oil

Heat olive oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.

Cook onions

Add onions and cook until translucent.

Add vegetables

Stir in bell peppers, garlic, and ginger; cook until fragrant.

Cooking Process

Pan Frying

Cut set chickpea tofu into 1-inch cubes and lightly fry them in a separate skillet.

Stir Fry Cooking

Add the berbere spice mix, salt, and pepper to the vegetables, followed by the fried chickpea tofu.

Sauce Integration

Pour in the sauce mixture, stir thoroughly, and let it simmer.

Plating & Serving