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YeBeg Key Wot Recipe: How to Make Ethiopian Spicy Lamb Stew

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YeBeg Wot is a popular Ethiopian lamb stew that is usually prepared during holidays similar to Doro Wat (Ethiopian chicken stew). It is also not too difficult to make at home with just a few ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds of lamb meat (cut into small bite-size pieces) (900g)
  • 2 onions (finely chopped) (220g)
  • 1 tbsp garlic (finely minced) (15g)
  • ¼ cup of Niter Kibbeh (60ml)
  • 4 cups water (946ml)
  • 1 tsp Korerima (ground) (5ml)
  • 1 tsp black pepper (ground) (5ml)
  • ½ cup Berbere (120ml)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the small pieces of lamb meat using warm water and dry.
  2. Cook the onions using a large iron or enamel stewpot over medium heat with the lid closed for about 15 min, keeping the onions moist by adding warm water as necessary.
  3. When the water evaporates and the onions are translucent, add some of the Niter Kibbeh and let the onions roast until they darken and caramelize, for about 3 min. Don’t let them burn.
  4. Add the rest of the Niter Kibbeh, raise the heat, and continue roasting the onions for 2 min. Then add about a quarter of a cup of water and cook for 1 more minute.
  5. Add the Berbere and continue cooking for 2 min.
  6. Add another quarter of a cup of water along with the garlic, black pepper, and Korerima, and continue cooking for 2 more min.
  7. Slowly add the small pieces of lamb meat so that they are well mixed in the sauce. Then close the lid and continue cooking for 15 min. stirring every 2 min.
  8. Add another quarter of a cup of water, then reduce the heat to medium heat and continue cooking for about 5 min.
  9. Lower the heat again, add some salt, and continue cooking for 5 min.
  10. Finally, remove it from heat and let it cool for 15 min. and serve along with Injera.

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Find it online: https://ethiopianroots.com/yebeg-key-wot-recipe/