Shiro Firfi
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A traditional Ethiopian fasting dish made with shiro powder, onions, tomatoes, and Ethiopian spices, cooked into a flavorful stew.
00:30:00 total
Serves 4
medium
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Ingredients
- onion - watch the video to see (chopped)
- oil - watch the video to see (for cooking)
- tomato - watch the video to see (chopped or pureed)
- Ethiopian chili powder - watch the video to see (adds heat and flavor)
- garlic - watch the video to see (minced)
- vegetarian butter - watch the video to see (for richness)
- kororima - watch the video to see (Ethiopian cardamom spice)
- Ethiopian shiro paste powder - watch the video to see (main ingredient, chickpea flour based)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop onions, tomatoes, and mince garlic. Measure out Ethiopian chili powder, kororima, and shiro paste powder.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until translucent and fragrant.
- Add Tomatoes and Spices: Add chopped tomatoes, Ethiopian chili powder, and kororima. Cook until tomatoes soften and spices release aroma.
- Add Shiro Paste Powder: Gradually add shiro paste powder while stirring to avoid lumps. Add water as needed to achieve desired stew consistency.
- Simmer and Finish: Simmer the mixture until thickened. Stir in vegetarian butter for richness. Adjust seasoning to taste.
