Ethiopian Split Pea Stew – Kik Alicha (one pot!)
Use yellow, green, or a mix!1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups water
Use yellow, green, or a mix of the two for the dry split peas. Soak them for two hours, then drain and rinse.
For sautéing, use oil.
For aromatics, use onion, garlic, and ginger. To enhance the heat level of the Ethiopian split pea stew, you have the option to include a green chili, such as Serrano or jalapeño. For a spicier version, you can also incorporate berbere along with the main spice, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Water is essential for cooking the split peas to achieve the desired consistency.
💡 Tips
The cooking duration for the split peas may vary based on their age and desired tenderness, ranging from 45 minutes to over two hours. Older split peas require a longer cooking time.
How to Make Ethiopian Split Pea Stew
Begin by soaking the split peas overnight or for at least 2 hours in warm water, then drain and rinse them. For pressure cooker instructions, refer to the notes.
In a deep pan, heat oil and add onions, ginger, garlic, and chopped Serrano or jalapeño if preferred. Cook until translucent, stirring occasionally.
Incorporate turmeric and berbere, if desired, and mix thoroughly.
Add the rinsed split peas, salt, pepper, and water. Cover the pan and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the peas reach the desired softness. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Mash the peas if desired, add lemon juice if preferred, and serve. This dish pairs well with sour flatbread like Injera, but you can also enjoy it with rice or your choice of flatbread.
What to Serve with Kik Alicha
This stew can be served with rice, Injera, or any flatbread of your choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe allergy-friendly?
Yes, Kik Alicha is naturally gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free.
What does Kik Alicha taste like?
This hearty stew offers a thick texture with subtle hints of ginger and turmeric. To intensify the flavor and spice level, you can incorporate green chili and berbere. sentence: Please take a seat and wait for your name to be called. following sentence:
The weather was so nice that we decided to have a picnic in the park.
We decided to have a picnic in the park because the weather was so nice.
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add all the ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, or until the split peas are tender.
- If desired, mash some of the split peas to thicken the stew.
- Serve hot with flatbread, rice, or Injera.
Use yellow, green, or a mix of the two for the dry split peas. Soak them for two hours, then drain and rinse.
For sautéing, use oil.
For aromatics, use onion, garlic, and ginger. To enhance the heat level of the Ethiopian split pea stew, you have the option to include a green chili, such as Serrano or jalapeño. For a spicier version, you can also incorporate berbere along with the main spice, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Water is essential for cooking the split peas to achieve the desired consistency.
💡 Tips
The cooking duration for the split peas may vary based on their age and desired tenderness, ranging from 45 minutes to over two hours. Older split peas require a longer cooking time.
How to Make Ethiopian Split Pea Stew
Begin by soaking the split peas overnight or for at least 2 hours in warm water, then drain and rinse them. For pressure cooker instructions, refer to the notes.
In a deep pan, heat oil and add onions, ginger, garlic, and chopped Serrano or jalapeño if preferred. Cook until translucent, stirring occasionally.
Incorporate turmeric and berbere, if desired, and mix thoroughly.
Add the rinsed split peas, salt, pepper, and water. Cover the pan and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the peas reach the desired softness. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Mash the peas if desired, add lemon juice if preferred, and serve. This dish pairs well with sour flatbread like Injera, but you can also enjoy it with rice or your choice of flatbread.
What to Serve with Kik Alicha
This stew can be served with rice, Injera, or any flatbread of your choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe allergy-friendly?
Yes, Kik Alicha is naturally gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free.
What does Kik Alicha taste like?
This hearty stew offers a thick texture with subtle hints of ginger and turmeric. To intensify the flavor and spice level, you can incorporate green chili and berbere. sentence: Please take a seat and wait for your name to be called. following sentence:
The weather was so nice that we decided to have a picnic in the park.
We decided to have a picnic in the park because the weather was so nice.
