ETHIOPIAN BEEF JERKY AND SPLIT LENTILS STEW (QUWANTA-MISER WOT)

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Ethiopian Beef Jerky and Split Lentils Stew (Quwanta-Miser Wot) image

It is a delicious dish with Injera (Ethiopian flat bread). I like it because it was my grandfather's favorite dish.

Provided by yewoinfamilycooking

Categories     Stew

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup split red lentils
1 lb beef (top or bottom round) or 1 lb beef jerky
2 tablespoons chili peppers (Berbere)
1 red onions (thinly chopped) or 1 shallot (thinly chopped)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons clarified butter (Nitir kebe)
4 garlic cloves (diced) or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder (if available)
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Sauté the onion with ½ cup of water and two tablespoons of oil for 5 minutes or until tender.
  • 2nd Step: To the cooked onion add half cup of water, chili powder (berbere), butter, garlic and black pepper. Stir for 10 minutes.
  • To the boiling sauce, add half cup of water, fried meat without grease or beef jerky and cook it until tender (10 minutes).
  • Meanwhile, bring to boil 4 cups of water in a medium pot. Rinse the lentils with fresh water and add to it. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the foam with spoon from the lentils and discard . Lightly drain the extra water in a container or a cup.
  • Combine the lentils and the beef jerky sauce. Mix well. If more water is needed, use the set-aside water. Cook the stew for 20 minutes or until it simmers.
  • Add false cardamom and salt to taste. Remove from heat. Serve it warm with Injera, pita bread etc.

MD Atikur Kazi
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. It was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I would definitely make it again.


Indian Boy
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I found this recipe to be a bit confusing. I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my dish didn't turn out like the picture.


Daud Daud
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This dish was way too spicy for me. I could barely eat it.


Simon Izang
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my beef jerky turned out tough and chewy. The lentils were also a bit bland.


Simanto Bhuiya
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The end result is a delicious and authentic Ethiopian dish.


jordon bingham
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I served this dish with injera bread and it was delicious. The bread helped to soak up all of the flavorful sauce.


Chaddick Johnwoodson
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The spices in this dish are amazing. They really give it a unique flavor that I've never tasted before.


Zakari Nafiu
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The lentils were cooked perfectly. They were soft and creamy, but still held their shape.


Anisha Tharu
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I'm not usually a fan of beef jerky, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. It was so tender and flavorful.


Emmanuel Lawrence
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This is one of my favorite Ethiopian dishes. The beef jerky and lentils are a great combination, and the spices give it a really unique flavor.


Eric Cunningham
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The beef jerky and lentils were so flavorful and tender, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.