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Ethiopian Doro Wat with Injera Bread

Doro Wat, a rich and spicy chicken stew, is Ethiopia's national dish, often enjoyed with the sour and slightly spongy Injera bread.

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Ethiopian Doro Wat with Injera Bread
Prep
1 h 10 min
Cook
3 h 30 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Serves
6

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

  1. 1

    Rub Chicken

    Generously rub the chicken pieces with salt and set aside.

  2. 2

    Melt Niter Kibbeh

    Melt the Niter Kibbeh and keep warm for use.

Preparing the Injera

  1. 1

    Combine ingredients

    In a large bowl, mix teff flour, water, and yeast until well combined.

  2. 2

    Ferment batter

    Leave to ferment for 24-48 hours, stirring occasionally.

    Tip: Keep stirring the teff mixture occasionally during fermentation to prevent separation.

  3. 3

    Adjust and cook

    Once fermented, stir in a pinch of salt and adjust the water for pancake batter consistency.

    Tip: For a thicker Injera, let the batter sit for longer before cooking.

How to Make Ethiopian Doro Wat with Injera Bread

Total time: 4 h 40 min · Yields 6 servings

  1. 1

    Sautéing the Onions

    In a large pot, cook onions on low to medium heat without oil until soft and golden, about 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Adding Spices & Chicken

    Stir in the Berbere, garlic, and tomato paste, then add marinated chicken and blend well.

  3. 3

    Simmering

    Pour in the chicken broth and simmer on low heat for 1-2 hours until chicken is tender and sauce is thickened.

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