{"id":"recipe_ecd3552067","slug":"doro-wat-ethiopian-chicken-stew","title":"Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken Stew)","description":"A deeply flavorful, spicy, and slow-cooked Ethiopian chicken stew, traditionally considered the national dish of Ethiopia. It features a rich base of caramelized onions, berbere spices, and hard-boiled eggs.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":90,"totalMinutes":120,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1.5 kg chicken, skinless, cut into 12 pieces","name":"Chicken Drumsticks","quantity":1.5,"unit":"kg","usQuantity":3.3,"usUnit":"lb","form":"skinless pieces","notes":"Drumsticks and thighs are traditional","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1.5 kg red onions, finely minced","name":"Red Onions","quantity":1.5,"unit":"kg","usQuantity":3.3,"usUnit":"lb","form":"finely minced","notes":"Red onions provide the necessary depth and sweetness","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 cup Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced butter)","name":"Niter Kibbeh","quantity":115,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"clarified butter","notes":"Spiced clarified butter","group":"Fats","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 cup Berbere spice mix","name":"Berbere spice","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"powder","notes":"Adjust quantity based on desired heat level","group":"Spice","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 tbsp garlic paste","name":"Garlic","quantity":6,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":6,"usUnit":"clove","form":"paste","notes":"Approximately 6 cloves","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tbsp ginger paste","name":"Ginger Paste","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"paste","notes":"Freshly grated","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled","name":"Egg","quantity":6,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":6,"usUnit":"piece","form":"hard-boiled and peeled","notes":"Score the whites lightly with a knife so sauce absorbs","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"2 cups water or chicken broth","name":"Water","quantity":475,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Use more or less to achieve desired consistency","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 lemon, juiced","name":"Lemon","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"juiced","notes":"Used for cleaning and tenderizing chicken","group":"Prep","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 tsp salt, plus more to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"Adjust to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Rub the chicken pieces with lemon juice and salt. Let them sit for 15 minutes, then rinse with cold water and pat dry. This cleans and tenderizes the meat.","group":"Preparation","title":"Rub the chicken pieces","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the minced onions in a large, dry heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat. Cook the onions, stirring frequently, for about 30–45 minutes until they are soft, dark, and most of their moisture has evaporated. Do not add oil yet.","group":"Cooking","title":"Place the minced onions","timerMinutes":45,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the Niter Kibbeh and Berbere spice mix to the onions. Stir well and cook for another 10 minutes to develop the spices' flavors.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the Niter Kibbeh and Berbere spice mix","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Stir in the garlic paste, ginger paste, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.","group":"Cooking","title":"Stir in the garlic paste, ginger paste, and salt","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the chicken pieces and enough water (or broth) to partially submerge the meat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 40–50 minutes, or until the chicken is very tender.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the chicken pieces and enough water","timerMinutes":50,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Add the hard-boiled eggs to the pot, gently spooning sauce over them. Simmer uncovered for another 5–10 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and the eggs to warm through and take on the color of the stew.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the hard-boiled eggs","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"Authenticity comes from the patient caramelization of onions without oil at the start. Use Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced butter) for the most accurate flavor profile. Serve with Injera bread for the complete experience.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Ethiopian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","braise"],"equipment":["Large heavy-bottomed pot","Wooden spoon"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"servings","note":"A rich stew typically shared"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Doro Wat is even better the next day as flavors deepen."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat slowly on the stovetop, adding a splash of water if the sauce has thickened too much."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ecd3552067%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=aba76126-ed96-4f9f-ad74-865d0ced43c5","imageAlt":"Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken Stew) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["spicy","stew","ethiopian","doro wat","chicken","slow cooked"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken Stew)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T22:11:34.668Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T22:11:34.668Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_17142e2daf","slug":"asida-traditional-african-porridge","title":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge)","description":"A thick, smooth, cooked flour pudding popular across North and East Africa, typically served with melted butter and honey or date syrup for a comforting breakfast.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Sudanese","Libyan"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_17142e2daf%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e46cb0f8-07cd-453d-8e07-df1274fe8fc9","imageAlt":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge) — recipe cover","tags":["porridge","traditional","sweet","dough","filling","soft"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_e6582a3999","slug":"firfir-ethiopian-breakfast-fit-fit","title":"Firfir (Ethiopian Breakfast Fit-fit)","description":"A classic savory Ethiopian breakfast made with torn pieces of injera soaked in a spicy, flavorful sauce of berbere spice, aromatics, and spiced clarified butter.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Ethiopian","Eritrean"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e6582a3999%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f2f625e4-ee9c-425d-8c20-8e0103664b3e","imageAlt":"Firfir (Ethiopian Breakfast Fit-fit) — recipe cover","tags":["firfir","ethiopian","spicy","breakfast","injera","african"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_18a4e55c12","slug":"kitfo-ethiopian-minced-beef","title":"Kitfo (Ethiopian Minced Beef)","description":"A traditional Ethiopian delicacy featuring finely minced lean beef seasoned with spicy mitmita and rich, aromatic niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter).","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Ethiopian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_18a4e55c12%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=aeedadce-d5d5-4aa2-aa31-f13472950759","imageAlt":"Kitfo (Ethiopian Minced Beef) — recipe cover","tags":["beef","spicy","ethiopian","kitfo","high-protein","african-cuisine"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":4}]}