Dulet
A rich and intensely flavored Ethiopian dish of finely minced organ meats (liver, tripe, lean beef) sautéed with aromatic spices, particularly niter kibbeh and mitmita. It's a celebratory and often spicy breakfast staple.
🧂 Ingredients
- 200g Beef liver
- 200g Tripe
- 200g Lean beef (e.g., sirloin or chuck)
- 50g Niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced clarified butter)(If unavailable, use unsalted butter infused with cardamom, fenugreek, turmeric, and ginger.)
- 2 tbsp Mitmita (Ethiopian chili powder blend)(Adjust to spice preference. This is a key spice blend for heat and flavor.)
- 3 Jalapeño peppers
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- to taste Salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the meats: Ensure the beef liver, pre-cooked tripe, and lean beef are all very finely minced. This can be done by hand with a sharp knife or using a meat grinder. Set aside.
⏱️ 15 minutes - 2
Heat the niter kibbeh in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or pan over medium-high heat. The butter should melt and become fragrant. Be careful not to let it burn.
⏱️ 2 minutes - 3
Add the minced jalapeños and minced onion to the hot niter kibbeh. Sauté, stirring frequently, until the onions are translucent and softened, and the peppers are fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 6 minutes - 4
Increase the heat to high. Add all the minced meats (liver, tripe, and lean beef) to the skillet. Stir and break up any clumps. Cook quickly, stirring constantly, until the meats are browned and cooked through, about 5-8 minutes. The liver should no longer be pink, and the beef should be browned.
⏱️ 7 minutes - 5
Stir in the mitmita and a pinch of salt. Toss everything together vigorously to ensure the spice is evenly distributed and coats all the meat. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 minutes - 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more mitmita for heat or salt. Serve immediately while hot, traditionally with injera (Ethiopian sourdough flatbread). Dulet is often enjoyed for breakfast but is also a popular main dish.
⏱️ 1 minute
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Dulet is known for its intense spiciness due to the mitmita. Adjust the amount to your personal heat tolerance.
- ✓The key to dulet is the finely minced texture of the meats and the rich flavor from the niter kibbeh.
- ✓This dish is best enjoyed fresh and hot, making it ideal for a quick, flavorful meal.
- ✓Ensure your tripe is pre-cooked and tender before mincing, as raw tripe requires a very long cooking time.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Increase the proportion of beef liver for a richer flavor.
- Reduce or omit the jalapeños and use less mitmita for a milder version.
- Add a finely minced tomato during the sautéing of onions for a touch of acidity.