ethiopian Recipes
77 delicious ethiopian recipes from around the world
Sambusa
Ethiopian Sambusa are savory, crispy fried pastries, traditionally filled with spiced lentils or seasoned ground meat. They are a popular appetizer or snack, especially during festive occasions like Ramadan.
Shekla Tibs (Sizzling Clay Pot Beef/Lamb)
Authentic Ethiopian Shekla Tibs, featuring tender beef or lamb seared and simmered in a traditional clay pot with aromatic spices and herbs, served sizzling hot. This dish is a staple in Ethiopian cuisine, often prepared for special occasions and served family-style.
Shiro (Ethiopian Spiced Chickpea Stew)
A hearty and flavorful Ethiopian stew made from chickpea flour, spiced with berbere. Traditionally served as a fasting dish, it's known for its smooth texture and comforting warmth.
Shiro Tegabino (Spiced Chickpea Stew with Niter Kibbeh)
A rich and deeply flavorful, non-fasting version of the classic Ethiopian shiro (chickpea stew), enriched with aromatic niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter). This dish is luxuriously creamy and comforting.
Shiro Wot (Classic Ethiopian Chickpea Stew)
Ethiopia's beloved everyday comfort food: a creamy, deeply satisfying stew made from spiced chickpea flour. This dish is the cornerstone of many fasting-period meals, offering a hearty and economical plant-based option. Its smooth texture and rich flavor come from slow cooking and the unique blend of spices in the shiro powder.
Siga Wat (Ethiopian Beef Stew)
A rich, deeply flavored Ethiopian beef stew, slow-cooked with aromatic berbere spice and niter kibbeh. Traditionally served with injera, this hearty dish is perfect for a comforting meal.
Siga Wot (Ethiopian Beef Stew)
A deeply flavorful and aromatic Ethiopian beef stew, characterized by its rich berbere spice blend and slow-cooked tenderness. Traditionally served with injera, a sourdough flatbread.
Suf Fitfit (Ethiopian Sunflower Seed Porridge with Injera)
A hearty and flavorful Ethiopian dish made from ground roasted sunflower seeds, cooked into a thick porridge and then mixed with torn pieces of injera. Traditionally enjoyed during fasting periods, it's a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Tej (Ethiopian Honey Wine)
Tej is a traditional Ethiopian honey wine, known for its sweet, potent, and slightly tart flavor profile. It's brewed by fermenting honey with water and the leaves of the gesho plant, which act as a natural flavoring and preservative agent.
Tej (Ethiopian Honey Wine)
Tej is a traditional Ethiopian honey wine, fermented using gesho (Rhamnus prinoides) leaves, which impart a unique bitter flavor and act as a natural yeast source. This recipe outlines the basic process for creating this distinctive beverage at home.
Tella (Ethiopian Beer)
Tella is a traditional Ethiopian fermented beverage, often described as a beer, brewed using gesho (a type of buckthorn), barley, and teff. It has a characteristic sour and slightly alcoholic taste.
Tere Siga
Tere Siga is a traditional Ethiopian dish of thinly sliced raw beef, typically served as a centerpiece for special occasions. The beef is presented as a whole muscle and sliced by diners at the table, then seasoned with a spicy blend of awaze (a chili paste) and mitmita (a chili powder), and optionally korerima (black cardamom). It is traditionally eaten wrapped in injera, a sourdough flatbread.
Tibs
A classic Ethiopian dish of quickly sautéed meat, often beef or lamb, with vegetables and aromatics, known for its vibrant flavors and often served sizzling. This recipe focuses on a simple, yet delicious, home-style preparation.
Timatim Salata (Ethiopian Tomato Salad)
A vibrant and refreshing Ethiopian tomato salad, featuring ripe tomatoes, sharp red onion, and a hint of heat from jalapeño, all brought together with a zesty lemon and oil dressing. It's a classic side dish that perfectly complements rich and savory Ethiopian stews.
Tofu Wot
A modern, vegan take on the classic Ethiopian tofu stew, infused with the complex, spicy flavors of berbere spice. This dish is hearty, high in protein, and perfect for a flavorful vegan meal.
Yatakilt Alicha (Ethiopian Mild Vegetable Stew)
A comforting and mild Ethiopian vegetable stew featuring tender carrots, potatoes, and cabbage, gently simmered with aromatic spices. This dish is naturally vegan and often prepared during fasting periods.
Yatakilt Kilkil (Ethiopian Cabbage and Carrot Stir-fry)
A comforting and mild Ethiopian vegetable stir-fry featuring tender cabbage, carrots, and potatoes, seasoned with aromatic turmeric and ginger. This dish is a staple vegetarian option, often served with injera.
Ye'assa Wot (Spicy Fish Stew)
A rich and aromatic Ethiopian fish stew, featuring tender pieces of firm white fish simmered in a deeply spiced berbere sauce. Traditionally served with injera, a sourdough flatbread.
Ye'atakilt Wot (Spicy Cabbage and Vegetable Stew)
A vibrant and flavorful Ethiopian vegetable stew, Ye'atakilt Wot is a staple, especially during fasting periods. This version is characterized by its spicy kick from berbere and the tender simmered vegetables.
Ye'kik Alicha (Mild Yellow Split Pea Stew)
A comforting and mild stew made from yellow split peas, infused with the warm color and flavor of turmeric. Traditionally enjoyed during fasting periods, it's a simple yet satisfying vegan dish.
Ye'misir Alicha (Mild Red Lentil Stew)
A comforting and mild yellow lentil stew, a staple in Ethiopian cuisine, especially during fasting periods. This 'alicha' version is distinguished by its lack of spicy berbere, relying on turmeric for its vibrant color and gentle flavor.
Ye'misir Firfir (Spicy Lentil and Injera Salad)
A quick and flavorful Ethiopian dish made by tearing leftover spicy lentil stew (misir wot) and injera bread into bite-sized pieces, then gently warming them together with spiced clarified butter. It's a fantastic way to repurpose yesterday's meal into a satisfying breakfast or light lunch.
Ye'siga Firfir (Spicy Beef and Injera Scramble)
A quick and flavorful dish made from leftover beef stew (siga wot) and torn injera bread, often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or a satisfying meal any time of day. The niter kibbeh adds a fragrant, spiced butter richness.
Ye'tikil Gomen (Ethiopian Cabbage and Potato)
A comforting and mild Ethiopian vegan dish featuring tender cabbage, potatoes, and carrots, traditionally enjoyed during fasting periods. The vibrant yellow hue comes from turmeric.