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Shiro wat
Cook onion in oil until soft. Garlic, berbere, optional tomato.
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How long does Shiro wat take?
35 min all in — 10 min prep, 25 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Medium heat.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Chickpea flour → Blended cooked chickpeas. Grainier. Still a pot.
Any tips from this recipe?
Seasoned shiro powder may already contain berbere. Taste before you dump more. A cracked chilli in the oil is a house heat.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.