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Atakilt Wat

A vibrant Ethiopian cabbage and potato stew simmered in aromatic spices and tomato sauce. Naturally vegetarian and deeply warming with complex flavors.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
245
Protein
6g
Atakilt Wat
ethiopianvegetariancabbagecomfort foodspicedgluten-free

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the fresh ginger. Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces and cube the potatoes.

  2. Step 2

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and golden.

  3. Step 3

    Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in berbere spice and turmeric, cooking for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.

  5. Step 5

    Add tomato paste and stir well to combine, cooking for 1 minute.

  6. Step 6

    Add cubed potatoes, chopped cabbage, canned tomatoes with juice, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.

  7. Step 7

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender and flavors meld.

  8. Step 8

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust spice level by adding more berbere if desired.

  9. Step 9

    Serve hot in bowls, traditionally over injera bread or with rice.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large pot (5-quart)
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups

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