Ethiopian Spicy Beef Stew (Key Wat) Recipe

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Ethiopian Spicy Beef Stew (Key Wat)
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Directions:

  1. To make the Berbere spice mix: mix all the spices and toast in a dry, hot pan, shaking to prevent scorching. Cool the mixture, then grind into a powder. The small coffee bean grinder attachment often supplied with a processor is ideal for this. Save the leftover spice in a small glass bottle with a tight-fitting lid.
  2. * Berbere can be either a dry or a wet paste, and can be bought ready-made from Ethiopian or speciality food shops.
  3. To make the stew: Add the oil and ghee or butter to a pan over medium heat. (Niter kibbeh, the real thing, is a spice-infused clarified butter which is used as the frying medium for most Ethiopian dishes).
  4. Gently fry the onion until very soft and just about caramelised. Add the garlic, berbere spice, tomato paste and sugar, mix well, and cook until thick.
  5. Add a little of the stock (or water) to make a paste. Add the remaining liquid and the meat cubes, season with salt, and cook gently for 1 hour, or until the meat is tender and the sauce thickened and reduced.
  6. Serve with injera, the Ethiopian flatbread. If correctly made and almost crispy, pieces can be used as eating utensils.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 144.73 Kcal (606 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.13g 19%
Cholesterol 12.63mg 4%
Sodium 1017.31mg 42%
Potassium 321.05mg 7%
Total Carbs 6.99g 2%
Sugars 2.86g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 9%
Protein 2.71g 5%
Vitamin C 12mg 20%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 28.4mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 116.61 Kcal (488 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.77g 19%
Cholesterol 10.18mg 4%
Sodium 819.63mg 42%
Potassium 258.67mg 7%
Total Carbs 5.63g 2%
Sugars 2.3g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.77g 9%
Protein 2.18g 5%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 20%
Iron 0.9mg 6%
Calcium 22.9mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.5
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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