Misir Wat

Name: Misir Wat
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: 300g Red Lentils, rinsed; 2 large Onions, finely chopped; 3 tbsp Niter Kibbeh, Ethiopian spiced clarified butter; 2 tbsp Berbere Spice Blend; 2 tbsp Tomato Paste; 4 cloves of Garlic, minced; 1 tbsp Ginger, fresh, minced; 800ml Water, hot, as needed; 1 1/4 tsp Salt, fine

Misir Wat is a rich, spiced Ethiopian red lentil stew simmered until silky and deeply flavored. Aromatic [niter kibbeh] butter, berbere spice and tomato paste create a warming, savory base for tender lentils—perfect served with injera, rice, or crusty bread. This comforting, simple dish is both hearty and full of layered spice.

Misir Wat is a rich, spiced Ethiopian red lentil stew simmered until silky and deeply flavored. Aromatic [niter kibbeh] butter, be... Show more

Traditional Ethiopian Recipe

Health Grade

S · Outstanding

Rating

4.5

Time

50 min

Price

0,78 €

Calories

411 kcal

vegetarian

low calorie

healthy

meal prep

Method

Prep the aromatics

Rinse the Red Lentils in a sieve and set them aside. Peel and finely chop the Onion, then mince the Garlic and Ginger so the base cooks evenly later.

Build the base

Set a pot over medium heat and melt the Niter Kibbeh. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until soft and just starting to turn golden, about 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic, ginger, Berbere Spice Blend, and Tomato Paste, and cook for 2 minutes more until the spices smell fragrant and the paste darkens.

Simmer the lentils

Stir the lentils into the pot, then pour in the hot water and add the Salt. Bring everything to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes and adding more hot water if needed, until the lentils are tender and the stew is thick and creamy.