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Ethiopian Feast: Injera with Misir Wot and Tangy Cabbage-Carrot Salad
A vibrant trio of dishes that delights the senses.
Experience a taste of Ethiopia with this delightful combination of injera, a spongy flatbread, paired with misir wot, a spicy lentil stew, and a refreshing cabbage-carrot salad. This meal brings together earthy flavors and spicy warmth, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Intermediate
Ingredients
Injera
- 2 cups teff flour
- 3 cups water
- 1/4 tsp salt
Misir Wot
- 1 cup red lentils
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp berbere spice blend
- 4 cups water
- Salt to taste
Cabbage-Carrot Salad
- 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- 1
Prepare the Injera Batter
In a large bowl, mix the teff flour with water and salt. Cover with a clean cloth and let it ferment at room temperature for at least 24 hours, or until bubbles form on the surface.
- 2
Cook the Injera
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour a thin layer of batter on the skillet, cover, and cook until bubbles form and the surface sets, about 1-2 minutes. Remove and repeat with remaining batter.
- 3
Make the Misir Wot
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 2 more minutes. Stir in berbere spice and cook for 1 minute. Add lentils and water. Simmer for 30 minutes until the lentils are tender. Season with salt.
- 4
Toss the Cabbage-Carrot Salad
In a bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Toss well and set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 5
Serve
Plate each serving with a piece of injera, a scoop of misir wot, and a generous helping of cabbage-carrot salad.
Origin story
Injera is a staple in Ethiopian cuisine, renowned for its unique texture and tangy taste, achieved through fermentation. Misir wot is a popular lentil dish that's rich with the flavor of berbere, a traditional Ethiopian spice blend. This meal offers a genuine glimpse into the vibrant culinary traditions of Ethiopia.
