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Shiro Wot
Ethiopian

Shiro Wotሽሮ ወጥ

Smooth chickpea flour stew, ready in under half an hour.

25 minServes 4Made with Martu Kulet

Ingredients

  • Martu Kulet · 150 gShop →
  • Shiro powder1 cup
  • Water3 cups
  • Garlic, crushed2 cloves
  • Saltto taste
Martu Kulet

Slow-cooked red onions with oil and berbere. The ready base for every red wot.

Method

  1. Bring the water to a gentle boil with 150 g Martu Kulet and the garlic.

  2. Whisk in the shiro powder a little at a time so no lumps form.

  3. Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring, until smooth and glossy.

  4. Season with salt and serve hot with injera.

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