Eritrean

Ginger and Lime Doro Wat with Spiced Carrots and Spiced Lentils

Name: Ginger and Lime Doro Wat with Spiced Carrots and Spiced Lentils
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Eritrean
Ingredients: 500g chicken thighs; 2 large carrots, sliced; 200g lentils, cooked; 2 tbsp berbere spice; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp ginger, grated; 200ml tomato paste; 100ml water; Salt to taste; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 1 tbsp lime zest

Brightens the stew with fresh ginger and lime zest.

47 minutes4 servings

Method

Mix ginger and lime zest into the tomato paste before adding water.
Heat oil in a pot, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
Stir in berbere, tomato paste, and 2 cups water. Simmer 30 minutes.
Add carrots and lentils, cook 15 more minutes. Check chicken is 74°C/165°F.

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