Ingredients
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2
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1/4
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2
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4
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2
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2
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1
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1/2
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Directions
Zigni, A traditional Ethiopian/Eritrean dish. Very hot, so be prepared. If you’re used to hot curries, you’ll love it! Berbere pepper is a spice mix of mostly paprika and chili with some other spices recipe included. It is also delicious on barbecues and in hot tomato sauces., Not too good. Followed the Bart recipe exactly, but the result was inedible. I think the amount of berbere spice recommended must be wrong. Saved the day by adding another can of tomatoes, some fresh tomatoes , yoghurt, and creme fraiche. Not sure we ended up with Zigni stew but at least we didn’t waste anything. We used the excess liquid as an addition to spice up soups., Wow! My husband and I both love hot food, but this was so hot that I could only eat a few bites…haha! My husband loved it, but even he had to add some yogurt to it to cool it down. We made it exactly as directed, except I didn’t have any fenugreek. The flavors were good and I will probably make again but with a little less cayenne probably 3-4 tbsp next time. I served mine over cooked millet and the husband ate it on a pita bread we didn’t have any injera around.
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Steps
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1
Done
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For the Berbere, Grind Spices If Necessary. Combine the Spices and Roast in a Dry Skillet on Low Heat, Stirring Constantly, For About 5-10 Minutes, or Until Warm and Just Slightly Roasted and Fragrant - not Browned. the Proportions Between Hot and Mild Paprika Powder Should Be Adjusted to Taste. I Prefer 50/50, Which Gives a Fairly Hot Result. the Paprika Powder Should Be of Highest Quality. |
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2
Done
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While Still Hot, Pour the Berbere Pepper Into a Jar and Seal. Will Keep For Months in a Cool and Dark Place. |
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3
Done
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For the Stew, Brown the Meat on High Heat Until Brown, Then Add the Onion, and Eventually the Garlic and 3 Tbsp Berbere, Which Are not to Become Burnt. |
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4
Done
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Deglaze With the Wine If Using. Add the Canned Tomatoes With Their Liquid, the Stock Cubes and the Tomato Paste and Let Simmer Very Slowly Until the Meat Is Tender and the Stew Has Thickened Hour to 2 Hours or More, Depending on the Meat. |
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5
Done
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Add Salt, Pepper and Lemon to Taste. Garnish With Coriander and Serve Hot on Injera Ethiopian Flat Bread. Also Good With Rice or Potatotoes. |
