Asetti is a traditional Ethiopian dish that is typically made with injera (a sourdough flatbread) and various stews or toppings. Here’s a simple recipe for making Asetti:
Ingredients:
- Injera (You can make it at home or buy it pre-made from an Ethiopian grocery store.)
- For the toppings:
- Doro Wat (spicy chicken stew) or Misir Wat (spicy red lentil stew) or Alicha (a mild vegetable stew) or Kitfo (minced raw beef, seasoned with spices)
- Alicha (Ethiopian mixed vegetable stew) is also a great option
- You can also include Ayib (Ethiopian cheese), Gomen (Ethiopian collard greens), or any other Ethiopian side dish you prefer.
Instructions:
- Prepare your choice of stew or topping. If you’re making Doro Wat or Misir Wat, you can find recipes online. If using store-bought options, simply heat them up before serving.
- Warm the injera. If it’s store-bought, you can quickly heat it in the microwave or on a skillet. If you’ve made it at home, keep it covered to prevent it from drying out.
- Place the warm injera on a large plate or platter.
- Arrange your choice of stew or topping on top of the injera. You can place different stews in separate sections of the injera or mix them together, depending on your preference.
- Serve immediately, allowing everyone to tear off pieces of injera and scoop up the stew or topping.
- Traditionally, Asetti is eaten with the hands, using pieces of injera to scoop up the stew or topping.
- Enjoy your delicious Ethiopian Asetti!
Feel free to adjust the toppings and quantities based on your preferences. Asetti is a versatile dish, so you can customize it to suit your taste!
