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Doro wat
Rub chicken with lime and salt, rest 20 minutes. Chop onions very fine.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Doro wat take?
2 hr all in โ 30 min prep, 1 hr 30 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 pots. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Hot.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk, Eggs. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Dutch oven.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1ยฝ tsp.
What can I use instead?
Butter โ Oil. A fasting-adjacent fat. Less of the dairy perfume.
Any tips from this recipe?
Niter kibbeh is butter simmered with onion, garlic, ginger, cardamom. Worth a batch. Berbere brands vary from mild to punishing. Taste the pot.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.