Recipes

Chickpea Biscuits in Berbere Sauce: "Shimbra Asa" refers to a traditional Ethiopian dish made from chickpea flour dough, often mixed with an array of spices. The dough is then shaped into "asa" or biscuits and either baked or fried before added to a berbere based sauce.

Oven Roasted Squash in Ethiopian Berbere Sauce: Traditionally, the squash is simmered in the sauce until fork-tender, but this method often leads to overcooking. The pumpkin or squash loses its distinctively sweet flavour and becomes mushy. As a squash enthusiast, I've experimented and crafted a recipe that brings out the best flavour, texture, and aroma.

Stir fried cabbage, carrots and potatoes: In Ethiopia, it's all about variety on the plate, hence the name beyaynetu – multiple dishes, one plate, that's the tradition. Using cabbage, potatoes, and carrots, I've created a delicious recipe for you to try.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant and aromatic world of Ethiopian cuisine with our Ethiopian Spicy Stew Base recipe. This versatile base captures the rich flavours and cultural heritage of Ethiopia, featuring a harmonious blend of berbere, tikur qimmem, and mekelesha spices from our Qey Wot Bundle. Whether you prefer plant-based or meat dishes, this bundle will unlock the perfect Ethiopian red stew. From classic meat stews to vegan options, this base serves as the foundation for iconic Ethiopian dishes like Doro Wot, Qey Wot, Misir Wot, and Dinich Wot.

Awaze is a spicy red pepper paste made from berbere, the most important spice blend in Ethiopian cooking. It can be used as a dip, marinade, spread, or cooking base.

Hibist Dabo is a traditional steamed bread known for its soft texture and unique taste. With a combination of flours and a steaming method, this is a one-of-a-kind bread recipe you will ever make.

Fossolia is a stir-fry of green beans and carrots. It’s a delicious and easy to make side dish. The korerima is the star ingredient – together with the sweetness of the carrots and caramelised onions, it gives the dish a nice balance of flavours.

A classic dish for many African countries. It is rich, flavourful and extremely satisfying. I used smoked tofu & butternut squash to keep it fully plant based and served it with homemade flatbread and corn on the cob.

Ethiopian style tofu, a super easy recipe for the fluffiest scrambled tofu you will ever have.

Nitter qibbeh is a spiced clarified butter traditionally made with cow’s milk, but you can also use non-dairy butter or oil.

Shiro is one of the most basic, affordable, and important dishes in Ethiopian cuisine. It also happens to be gluten-free.

Genfo is a slightly sticky and firm porridge typically made from a blend of roasted barley flour or teff flour.