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Doro Wat (Spicy Ethiopian Chicken Stew)

Prep Time:10min      Cook Time:2hr 30min                      Total Time:2hr 40min   Serve:6

Why Doro Wat is Ethiopia's national dish and the most famous of all African dishes - it's wonderful! This authentic version of Doro Wat gets the best Ethiopian cuisine!

Dorothy is one of the most popular African dishes. You will find it in every Ethiopian restaurant and practically anyone who is familiar with African cuisine has heard of it. Another version, although not commonly known here, is Sega Wat, which is made from beef (FYI, you will find recipes online called Sik Sik Wat, but I have visited several Ethiopian restaurants. Chefs have confirmed that it is Sega Wat). You can substitute beef directly for chicken and follow the same cooking instructions.

What are the Ingredients for Doro Wat or Spicy Ethiopian Chicken Stew?

Ingredients

• 3-lbs chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces, or 3 chicken breasts, cut into 1/2inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons nitrate
• Or some homemade nitrite
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cups yellow onion in a food processor in finely chopped puree
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
• 1/4 cup Ethiopian barberry
• Or use homemade Berber (highly recommended!)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup spicy Ethiopian honey wine, if you have one, or white wine mixed with 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 cup chicken stock
• Pierce 4 hard-boiled eggs with a fork about 1/4 inch deep.

How To Make Doro Wat or Spicy Ethiopian Chicken Stew in 2 steps?

Instructions

1. Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and pour the lemon juice over it. Allow sitting for at least 30 minutes at room temperature. In a Dutch oven, heat the nitrite or butter with olive oil. Add onion and cover and fry on low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, ginger, and 1 tablespoon butter and cover and fry for another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the Berbere and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cover and fry on low heat for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken, broth, salt, and wine, and bring to a boil. Then Reduce the heat, cover, & simmer for 45min, stirring occasionally. Adjust the seasoning by adding more barberry according to the heat preference. Add the boiled eggs, cover, and simmer for another 15 minutes. Cut eggs in half or quarters and arrange them on plates with stew. Serve hot with figs, bread, or rice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Doro Wat made of?

Doro Wat (Spicy Ethiopian Chicken Stew is an Ethiopian chicken stew) flavored with a spicy butter called niter kibbeh and barberry, a spice blend often consisting of fenugreek, hot pepper, paprika, cardamom, and Coriander is included. At the end of cooking, hard-boiled eggs are added to the stew.

What does Doro mean in Ethiopian?

The Crown Jewel of Ethiopian cuisine is Doro Wat (direct translation from Amharic - a language spoken in Ethiopia) Doro Wat literally means "chicken stew". Doro means chicken, and wat means stew.

What is the national dish of Ethiopia?

Dorothy Watt

Often referred to as the national dish of Ethiopia, the Burberry Spicy Chicken, and Egg Stew is usually reserved by home chefs for occasions such as family gatherings, religious holidays, and weddings, as making Doro Wat can be time-consuming.

What is WOT Ethiopia?

Wat or Wot or Tsebhi is an Ethiopian and Eritrean stew made with a variety of chicken, beef, lamb, and vegetables can go. Mixtures such as berbere, and niter kibbeh, an experienced clear butter.

Is Ethiopian food healthy?

Ethiopian foods are low in fat and high in nutrients, the main ingredient of which is cereals. Taffy Whole grains rich in fiber, iron, protein, and calcium are mostly used in the preparation of dishes. "Cereals are important in promoting digestive health and reducing the risk of bowel cancer," says Dr. Glenvill.

Where did Doro Wat originate?

Ethiopia

The essence of guidance

Doro wat is a popular dish in Ethiopian cuisine, and, though not officially, is essentially the national dish of Ethiopia. Doro means chicken, and watt means "stew" or sometimes you can see it means "curry".

What is Ethiopia's favorite food?

Shiro B Kibbe (Legume Stew)

The Richman says, "This is a dish of Ethiopian farmers. It is eaten by all classes & most popular dish in the country". In Addis, Richman and Curtis led my group through a hole in the wall that specializes in Shiro.