Ethiopian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Alicha Wat
60 minutes · 6 servings · omnivore
Alicha wat is a common mild stew made without berbere; many families make versions with lamb, beef, or chicken.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cups water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 medium carrots, chunked
- 2 medium potatoes, chunked
Let’s make it
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook onions for 8 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Cook 1 minute.
- Add beef, water, and salt. Cover and simmer 35 minutes.
- Add carrots and potatoes. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes more until the beef reaches 63 C/145 F and the vegetables are tender.
This mild stew is a good first Ethiopian dish for children because it has no berbere heat.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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