Mesir Wot

Ethiopian red lentils

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup canola oil
• 1 1/2 medium yellow onions, diced
• 1/2 cup berbere, or to taste
• 1 Tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh garlic
• 1 cup dried red lentils, washed
• 3 cups water, plus more if needed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Directions

In medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium. Add the onions and cook, stirring, 8 minutes. Stir in the berbere, ginger and garlic. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add lentils. Cook, stirring, 1 minute.

Add the water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring often and adding water if needed, until the lentils disintegrate and the mixture is a thick stew, about 30 minutes.