Shiro Wot
A smooth, savoury stew made from spiced chickpea flour. Quick, cheap and loved across Ethiopia.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.45 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cook the onions in a dry pan over a medium heat for 6 minutes until soft. Add the oil, garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes.
6 min - 2
Stir in the berbere and tomato purée and cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Whisk the chickpea flour with 200 ml of the water in a jug until smooth.
- 4
Pour the rest of the water into the pan and bring to a simmer. Slowly whisk in the chickpea flour paste so there are no lumps.
- 5
Simmer on a low heat for 15 minutes, stirring often, until thick, smooth and no longer tastes raw. Splash in water if it gets too stiff.
15 min - 6
Season with salt, stir in the lemon juice and serve with injera or rice.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
