Pan-Seared Dabo with Spinach and Crispy Ethiopian Spices
A unique fusion of Japanese flavors with Ethiopian spices, featuring crispy dabo and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup dabopreferably fresh
- ●2 cups fresh spinachchopped
- ●2 tablespoons crispy ethiopian spicesstore-bought or homemade
- ●1/2 cup vegetable oilfor pan-frying
- ●2 tablespoons soy saucefor marinade
- ●1 tablespoon rice vinegarfor marinade
- ●1 tablespoon honeyfor glaze
- ●1 teaspoon sesame oilfor finishing
Instructions
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1. In a shallow dish, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey to make the marinade.
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2. Add the dabo to the marinade and let it sit for 15 minutes.
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3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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4. Remove the dabo from the marinade and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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5. Transfer the dabo to a plate and set aside.
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6. In the same skillet, add the crispy Ethiopian spices and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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7. Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
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8. Return the dabo to the skillet and stir to combine with the spinach and spices.
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9. Drizzle the sesame oil over the top and serve immediately.
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10. Garnish with additional crispy Ethiopian spices, if desired.