Recipe Types stew

Shiro Wat (Ethiopian Pea Stew)

Shiro Wat (Ethiopian Pea Stew)

Shiro wat, sometimes called shiro wet, is a traditional Ethiopian pea stew. Ingredients ½ cup chopped onion ¼ cup oil 4 spoons berberei (a spice mix with red pepper powder) 2½ cups water 4 spoons shiro powder (made from different…

Shiro (Ethiopian Spiced Chickpea or Lentil Stew)

Shiro (Ethiopian Spiced Chickpea or Lentil Stew)

Shiro is a flavorful Ethiopian stew made with spiced chickpea or lentil flour. It is a popular vegetarian dish that is rich in protein and aromatic spices. Shiro has a thick and creamy consistency, making it perfect for scooping up…

Shakshuka bil Lahm (Libyan Meat Shakshuka)

Shakshuka bil Lahm (Libyan Meat Shakshuka)

Shakshuka bil Lahm, also known as Libyan Meat Shakshuka, is a delicious and hearty dish that is popular in Libyan cuisine. This dish features a flavorful tomato-based sauce with tender chunks of meat, traditionally beef or lamb, and poached eggs.…

Sega Wat (Spicy Ethiopian Beef Stew)

Sega Wat (Spicy Ethiopian Beef Stew)

Sega wat is a flavorful and spicy Ethiopian beef stew that is a favorite in Ethiopian cuisine. Made with tender beef, aromatic spices, and a rich tomato-based sauce, it is known for its robust flavors and warming qualities. It is…

Sauce Gombo (Okra Stew)

Sauce Gombo (Okra Stew)

Sauce gombo is a West African stew made with okra as the main ingredient. It is typically prepared with a combination of meat or seafood, tomatoes, onions, and various spices. The okra gives the stew a thick and slightly slippery…

Radish Stew

Radish Stew

Radish stew dates back to at least the 4th century when a recipe appeared in the Roman cookery book Cnecht. It is a simple and inexpensive dish, and is said to calm an upset stomach. Ingredients ¼ pound red radish,…

Potato Stew

Potato Stew

Stewing is a great way to take care of left over potatoes. Potato stew goes well with sausages, meatballs, or smoked, salted or gravad fish. Ingredients 10 boiled or raw potatoes 30 ml wheat flour 4 dl milk, preferably with…

Potato-Chickpea Curry

Potato-Chickpea Curry

Ingredients 1 small onion 2 cloves of garlic Olive oil 1 tbsp curry powder 1 can coconut milk 3 potatoes, chopped (Yukon gold are good, but use whatever you like) 1 can chickpeas (unsalted, if available) Procedure Chop the onion…

Potato and Chicken Stew (Ajiaco)

Potato and Chicken Stew (Ajiaco)

Ajiaco is a quintessential dish from Bogotá, Colombia. Ingredients Soup 1 ea. (approximately 750 g) whole skin-on bone-in chicken breast 1 L chicken broth 1 onion, peeled 2 scallions (white part and first 2 cm of green) 2 carrots, peeled…

Placenta Stew

Ingredients ¾ fresh human placenta 1 potato, diced 4 tablespoons fresh parsley 2 carrots, chopped 3 celery, chopped 1 zucchini (courgette), chopped 1 tomato, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon powdered paprika 1 pinch…

Pasta and Bean Soup (Pasta e Fagioli)

Pasta and Bean Soup (Pasta e Fagioli)

There are as many ways of preparing pasta e fagioli (or basta fazool if you come from southern Italy) as there are Italians. In 1940’s Brooklyn, all the Italians would have it every Friday night because it is meatless. Usually…

Obe Eja Kika (Nigerian Smoked Fish Stew)

Obe Eja Kika (Nigerian Smoked Fish Stew)

Obe eja kika is a Nigerian stew of smoked panla (hake) fish. In Nigeria, this fish can be used to prepare any type of dish that requires the use of fish. This fish is mostly used by the Yoruba people…