Savory Ethiopian Chickpea Tofu Stir Fry with Spicy Berbere
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
For the Stir Fry
For the Sauce
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
Savory Ethiopian Chickpea Tofu Stir Fry with Spicy Berbere
Savory Ethiopian Chickpea Tofu Stir Fry with Spicy Berbere
Serve Hot
Garnished with fresh herbs in a shallow bowl.