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Tsebhi derho recipe
A flavorful Eritrean chicken stew with spices.
Ingredients
- 800 g chicken
- 2 unit onion
- 4 unit garlic
- 2 tbsp ginger
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp berbere spice
- 60 ml vegetable oil
- 500 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
How to make Tsebhi derho
- Gather all ingredients: 1 kg of chicken, 2 chopped onions, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 inch of minced ginger.
- Measure out 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons of berbere spice, and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste.
- In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering and hot.
- Add 2 chopped onions, stirring frequently until they turn golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 inch of minced ginger, cooking for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add 1 kg of chicken pieces along with 2 tablespoons of berbere spice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, stirring well to combine.
- Mix in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 500 ml of water, bringing the mixture to a boil while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 45 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
What is Tsebhi derho?
Tsebhi derho is a traditional dish from Eritrea. It takes about 90 minutes to prepare, is considered medium to make at home, and uses 10 ingredients.
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