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Spicy Ethiopian Kik Alicha Stew
A hearty and comforting Ethiopian stew made with flavorful kik and alicha spices, served with a side of steamed broccoli.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●2 cups broccolifresh
- ●1 cup kiksplit red lentils
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilfor sautéing
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 inches gingergrated
- ●2 teaspoons alicha spice blendstore-bought or homemade
- ●1 teaspoon saltto taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepperto taste
- ●2 tablespoons niter kibbehethiopian clarified butter
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the grated ginger and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Add the kik, onion, ginger, alicha spice blend, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- 5
Add 2 cups of water to the pan and bring to a boil.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until the kik is tender.
- 7
Stir in the niter kibbeh and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 8
Serve the kik stew over steamed broccoli.
- 9
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or scallions, if desired.