Kik Wot (Yellow Split Pea Stew) is a traditional Ethiopian recipe for a classic vegetarian stew of split yellow peas in an oil, onion, garlic and Berbere spice base. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Ethiopian version of: Yellow Split Pea Stew (Kik Wot).
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Ingredients:
250g yellow split peas, washed
1 medium onion, finely chopped
120ml vegetable oil
2 1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 dessert spoon (heaped) Berbere spice
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1l water
Method:
Add the vegetable oil and Berbere spice to a large pot, stir in the onion and garlic the bring to a simmer and cook for about 8 minutes, or until lightly golden. Add the yellow split peas and water, return to a simmer then cook gently for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Season to taste with salt and serve hot with Injeera.
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