Doro Wot Recipe
Traditional bone-in chicken marinated and slow-cooked in spicy homemade Berbere sauce. (Served with boiled egg and Ethiopian Cottage Cheese)
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with the Berbere spice blend, garlic, ginger, and salt. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
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- 3
Add Chicken and Tomato Paste
Add the marinated chicken to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then, stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 4
Add Water and Simmer
Pour in the water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and let it cook for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally.
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Serve the Doro Wot
Once the chicken is cooked, serve it hot with the boiled eggs and Ethiopian cottage cheese on the side. Enjoy with injera or rice.
