Doro Wat is a rich, spicy Ethiopian chicken stew, infused with vibrant berbere seasoning, garlic, ginger, and other aromatic spices. This Doro Wat recipe is traditionally served with hard-cooked eggs and is perfect for any special occasion. Serve it with injera or rice for a complete, satisfying meal.
Ingredients for this Doro Wat Recipe:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, divided
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 ½ cups water, divided
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- ¾ cup berbere seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
- ⅓ cup sweet white wine
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 hard-cooked eggs
Directions:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt ½ cup of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the berbere seasoning, garlic, and ginger. Stir for 2-3 minutes to release the aromas of the spices.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the cubed chicken breasts to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in 2 cups of water, sweet white wine, ground cardamom, and black pepper. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In the meantime, boil the hard-cooked eggs, peel them, and set them aside.
- After 30 minutes, check the sauce. If you prefer a thicker consistency, allow the stew to simmer for a few more minutes without the lid.
- Add the remaining ½ cup of water, then stir in the remaining butter to enrich the sauce. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Gently add the hard-cooked eggs to the stew and simmer for another 10-15 minutes to heat through.
- Serve the Doro Wat recipe with injera or rice and enjoy!
Nutrition (per serving, approximate):
- Calories: 450-500 kcal
- Protein: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fat: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Enjoy this delicious Doro Wat recipe and share it with your loved ones for an authentic Ethiopian dining experience!
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