{"id":"recipe_b6930c16e2","slug":"shiro-ethiopian-chickpea-stew","title":"Shiro (Ethiopian Chickpea Stew)","description":"A smooth, velvety, and deeply aromatic Ethiopian chickpea stew. This staple vegan dish is made from spiced chickpea flour (Shiro powder) and is traditionally served with tangy injera flatbread.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":30,"totalMinutes":40,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 cup Shiro Powder (spiced chickpea flour blend)","name":"Chickpea Flour","quantity":120,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"powdered","notes":"Shiro powder is a blend of roasted chickpea flour and berbere spices","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 red onions, finely minced","name":"Red Onions","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely minced","notes":"Red onion","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"3 cloves garlic, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tablespoon ginger, minced","name":"Ginger","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"minced","notes":"Fresh ginger","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 cup vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":118,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"fats","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"3 cups water","name":"Water","quantity":710,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"May need slightly more or less for desired thickness","group":"liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 teaspoon salt, or to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"granulated","notes":"To taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1-2 green chilies, sliced","name":"Green chili","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"For garnish and extra heat","group":"aromatics","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Add the finely minced red onions to a dry pot over medium heat. Cook the onions, stirring frequently, until they release their moisture and begin to soften and slightly brown (about 8-10 minutes). Do not add oil yet.","group":"Sauté","title":"Add the finely minced red onions","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Sauté"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Pour in the vegetable oil and continue to sauté the onions until they are soft and golden. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.","group":"Aromatics","title":"Pour in the vegetable oil and continue","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Aromatics"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Reduce heat to low. Gradually whisk in the Shiro powder. Add the water in a slow, steady stream while whisking constantly to ensure no lumps form.","group":"Simmer","title":"Reduce heat to low","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Simmer the mixture on low heat for about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. The Shiro is ready when it has thickened and the oil begins to rise to the top.","group":"Simmer","title":"Simmer the mixture","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Season with salt to taste. Add the sliced green chilies for the last minute of cooking. Serve hot with injera.","group":"Finish","title":"Season with salt","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Finish"}],"notes":"Traditional Shiro should have a smooth consistency without lumps. Stirring constantly during the initial phase of adding water is key. For a non-vegan version, you can replace the vegetable oil with Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced clarified butter) at the end.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Ethiopian","Eritrean"]},"course":["soup","main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["Heavy-bottomed pot","Whisk"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Standard serving sizes"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Shiro can be made ahead and reheats very well. It may thicken significantly when cooled, so add a splash of water when reheating."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop over low heat, adding water as needed to reach desired consistency."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_b6930c16e2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=50c59aec-27bb-42aa-a4c0-b5d99373b76b","imageAlt":"Shiro (Ethiopian Chickpea Stew) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["ethiopian","vegan","gluten free","chickpea","shiro","spicy","stew","african"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Shiro (Ethiopian Chickpea Stew)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T23:03:22.854Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T23:03:22.854Z","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":"ewedu_soup_e41eeb24af","slug":"ewedu-soup","title":"Ewedu Soup","description":"A traditional Nigerian green soup made from jute leaves, known for its viscous (drawy) texture. 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