Ethiopian-Style Pilchard Stew
A flavorful and spicy stew made with pilchards and traditional Ethiopian spices, served over a bed of warm injera bread.
Ingredients
- β1 can (425g) Pilchards
- β1 medium Onion
- β2 tablespoons Alicha spice mix
- β2 inches Ginger
- β3 cloves Garlic
- β2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- β1 cup Beef broth
- β2 tablespoons Ye
- βto taste Salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion, ginger, and garlic; cook until the onion is translucent.
- 3
Add the pilchards, breaking them up with a spoon as they cook.
- 4
Add the alicha spice mix, tomato paste, and beef broth; stir to combine.
- 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the ye and season with salt to taste.
- 7
Serve the stew over a bed of warm injera bread.
- 8
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
- 9
Serve hot and enjoy!