Misir Wot
A rich red lentil stew simmered with berbere, onion, garlic, ginger, and tomato.
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Instructions
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- 1
Cook onion until soft and sweet.
- 2
Add garlic, ginger, tomato paste, and berbere.
- 3
Stir in lentils and stock.
- 4
Simmer until creamy and tender.
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Tips
Bloom berbere in oil for deeper flavor.
Add stock gradually for the texture you like.
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