SHIMBRA WAT (CHICKPEAS WITH SPICY FLAXSEED PASTE)
This Ethiopian dish of chickpeas in a berbere-spiced, flaxseed-thickened sauce makes for a quick, filling, and wonderfully flavorful meal.
Provided by Yohanis Gebreyesus
Yield 3-4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat a small dry frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the flaxseed and lightly dry-toast for about 2 minutes, stirring and shaking the pan, until aromatic. Transfer to a dish and leave to cool. Once cool, grind using an electric spice or coffee grinder.
- In a Dutch oven or sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of water over low heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of the awaze. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously, then gradually work in the remaining 2 tablespoons of awaze, along with the ground flaxseed and 1 cup (250 ml) of water. Reduce the heat to its lowest possible level, cover, and cook, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes. Add a touch more water if it looks like the mixture is drying out-it should still be a bit runny at the end.
- Meanwhile, place the chickpeas in a saucepan and cover with 2 cups (500 ml) of water. Bring to a boil, remove from the heat, and soak in the liquid until ready to use. Drain the chickpeas, reserving about 1 cup (240 ml) of the liquid. Add the chickpeas to the awaze-flaxseed mixture, generously season with salt, and mix well. Tip in some of the reserved cooking water if needed so that the sauce is a touch runny and evenly coats the chickpeas. Cook for a couple of minutes to combine the flavors before serving.
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stephjellybean
[email protected]I love Ethiopian food, and this shimbra wat is one of my favorite dishes. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Ethiopian food or is looking for a new and exciting vegetarian
Lianne Richards
[email protected]This shimbra wat was a hit at my dinner party! The spicy flaxseed paste added a unique and flavorful twist to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.
lol over300
[email protected]I'm always on the lookout for new and exciting recipes, and this shimbra wat definitely caught my eye. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were even better than I expected. The spicy flaxseed paste really makes this dish something special.
Zack English
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm always looking for new and exciting vegetarian dishes to try. This shimbra wat definitely fits the bill. The combination of chickpeas, spicy flaxseed paste, and berbere is simply divine. I will definitely be making this
Adora Mysticor
[email protected]I love Ethiopian food, and this shimbra wat is one of my favorite dishes. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Ethiopian food or is looking for a new and exciting vegetarian
Roel Sunar
[email protected]This shimbra wat was a hit at my dinner party! The spicy flaxseed paste added a unique and flavorful twist to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Aryan Sins
[email protected]I'm always on the lookout for new and exciting recipes, and this shimbra wat definitely caught my eye. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were even better than I expected. The spicy flaxseed paste really makes this dish something special.
Zusiphe Sikhuza
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm always looking for new and exciting vegetarian dishes to try. This shimbra wat definitely fits the bill. The combination of chickpeas, spicy flaxseed paste, and berbere is simply divine. I will definitely be making this
Md Abdul Awal
[email protected]I love Ethiopian food, and this shimbra wat is one of my favorite dishes. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Ethiopian food or is looking for a new and exciting vegetarian
Nikita Crespo
[email protected]This shimbra wat was a hit at my dinner party! The spicy flaxseed paste added a unique and flavorful twist to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Lisa Bonsell
[email protected]I'm always on the lookout for new and exciting recipes, and this shimbra wat definitely caught my eye. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were even better than I expected. The spicy flaxseed paste really makes this dish something special.
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[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm always looking for new and exciting vegetarian dishes to try. This shimbra wat definitely fits the bill. The combination of chickpeas, spicy flaxseed paste, and berbere is simply divine. I will definitely be making this
Fakhare Alam
[email protected]I'm a big fan of Ethiopian food, and this shimbra wat is one of my favorite dishes. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially love the spicy flaxseed paste. It adds a unique and flavorful twist to the dish. I will def
Marlos Barnette
[email protected]I'm always on the lookout for new and exciting recipes, and this shimbra wat definitely caught my eye. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were even better than I expected. The spicy flaxseed paste really makes this dish something special.
Olga Ramirez
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm always looking for new and exciting vegetarian dishes to try. This shimbra wat definitely fits the bill. The combination of chickpeas, spicy flaxseed paste, and berbere is simply divine. I will definitely be making this
Peter Edwards
[email protected]I love Ethiopian food, and this shimbra wat is one of my favorite dishes. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Ethiopian food or is looking for a new and exciting vegetarian
innocent inno-hilcents
[email protected]This shimbra wat was a hit at my dinner party! The spicy flaxseed paste added a unique and flavorful twist to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.