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Doro Wat

Ethiopia's national dish — chicken slow-braised in caramelized onions, berbere and spiced butter, served over injera.

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2h 6 servings Medium

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into 8
  • 4 large red onions, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup niter kibbeh (spiced butter)
  • 4 tbsp berbere spice
  • 4 cloves garlic, 1 thumb ginger, minced
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 6 hard-boiled eggs, scored
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Method

  1. 1

    Marinate chicken in lemon juice and salt for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    In a heavy pot, dry-cook onions on low heat 30 minutes until jammy and dark.

  3. 3

    Add niter kibbeh, garlic, ginger and berbere. Cook 5 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add chicken pieces, turning to coat. Pour in stock, simmer covered 45 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add scored eggs in last 15 minutes. Sauce should be thick and glossy.

  6. 6

    Serve on injera with the sauce spooned over the top.