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Homemade Alicha Wot with Lamb

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 220

Ingredients

  • 2 lb lean lamb stew meat cubed
  • 1 ½ Tbsp berbere spice blend
  • 1 large white or yellow onion peeled and sliced thinly
  • ½ cup spiced clarified butter recipe follows
  • 5 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh ginger root minced
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 5 cups water more or less
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 lb baby or new potatoes
  • 2 to 4 serrano chili peppers sliced thinly (optional)

Instructions

  • Trim any excess or hard fat from the lamb cubes. Place them in a large bowl and season with the berbere. Using clean hands, toss the meat in the spices to coat evenly. Put the lamb aside for 20 minutes.
  • To a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the onion slices. Cook dry, stirring often, until soft, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Add the stew meat to the pot along with the butter. Brown the meat for approximately 6 or 7 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, and turmeric and stir to combine.
  • Pour in enough water to cover the meat by about an inch. As soon as the water comes to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  • Add the salt and potatoes to the simmering lamb. Stir well and cook for approximately 30 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Stir in as many sliced chili peppers as desired, if using.
  • Serve with rice, Ethiopian lentils, braised greens, and injera teff bread.
  • Enjoy your Homemade Alicha Wot!

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Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 769mg | Potassium: 627mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg