Discover 50 Ethiopian recipes, from quick favourites to slower weekend cooking.
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◷ 115 minmedium
A comforting Ethiopian classic featuring slow-braised chicken in a spicy berbere sauce, served alongside soft injera dumplings that soak up the rich flavors, ideal for a flavorful weeknight meal.
Dec 15
◷ 60 minmedium
Tender chicken dumplings gently poached and served with a rich Ethiopian-style lentil stew seasoned with berbere spice blend, combining comforting flavors with a nod to traditional Ethiopian cuisine. Perfect for a weeknight skillet supper.
Dec 14
◷ 35 mineasy
A wholesome Ethiopian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken tibs steamed to perfection with a medley of seasonal vegetables. This recipe embraces familiar steaming techniques to keep the chicken juicy and flavors vibrant, paired with classic Ethiopian spices for an authentic taste experience without heavy braising or poaching.
Dec 11
◷ 40 minmedium
A wholesome Ethiopian-inspired skillet supper featuring tender steamed chicken combined with a medley of seasonal vegetables, infused with traditional spices like berbere and mitmita. This recipe celebrates familiar cooking methods with a healthy twist, offering a balanced and fragrant weeknight meal.
Dec 10
◷ 35 mineasy
A vibrant and hearty skillet supper featuring spiced chickpeas cooked with seasonal vegetables and traditional Ethiopian spices. This quick and wholesome dish highlights familiar techniques while celebrating non-recent Ethiopian flavors, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Dec 8
◷ 55 minmedium
A wholesome and vibrant Ethiopian-inspired grain bowl featuring tender pressure-cooked chicken seasoned with traditional Berbere spices, served over a bed of nutty teff grains, complemented by sautéed collard greens and spiced lentils. This recipe highlights seasonal produce and traditional Ethiopian flavors with accessible techniques for a balanced weeknight meal.
Dec 4
◷ 50 minmedium
A wholesome grain bowl featuring traditional Ethiopian spiced berbere chicken served atop injera flatbread pieces, accompanied by a medley of pressure-cooked seasonal vegetables and lentils. This dish balances familiar cooking methods with authentic flavors, perfect for a nourishing weeknight meal.
Dec 3
◷ 50 minmedium
A light and flavorful Ethiopian-inspired dish featuring gently poached chicken infused with traditional spices served alongside soft teff injera and a medley of steamed seasonal vegetables, highlighting the earthiness of the teff and the freshness of the produce through gentle cooking methods.
Dec 2
◷ 30 minmedium
A vibrant stir-fry featuring tender cubes of beef cooked with a medley of fresh seasonal vegetables and traditional Ethiopian spices, served with injera or steamed rice for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.
Nov 30
◷ 45 minmedium
A wholesome and vibrant Ethiopian-inspired dish featuring a medley of seasonal steamed vegetables and spiced lentils. This recipe embraces traditional flavors with familiar spices like berbere and niter kibbeh, paired with the gentle technique of steaming to preserve the freshness of the produce and the protein-packed lentils, making it a perfect vegetarian weeknight supper.
Nov 28
◷ 30 minmedium
A vibrant Ethiopian-inspired beef stir-fry featuring tender strips of beef cooked with traditional spices, served atop injera with a side of sautéed seasonal greens. This dish highlights the bold flavors of berbere and mitmita spices in a quick, weeknight-friendly stir-fry, complemented by the classic sourdough flatbread and fresh vegetables.
Nov 27
◷ 60 minmedium
A hearty and aromatic Ethiopian chicken stew slow-simmered using a pressure cooker to tender perfection. Infused with berbere spice blend, garlic, and ginger, served traditionally with injera or rice for a comforting weeknight meal.
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Compare the ingredients, cooking time and equipment below to find a dish that fits your plans. Each recipe includes quantities and a step-by-step method.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 115 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken, onions, garlic, berbere spice, clarified butter. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, mixing bowl, whisk, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons, large pan or pot for boiling dumplings, colander.
Kitchen tip: Slowly caramelizing the onions is key to developing the characteristic sweetness and depth in Doro Wat.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground chicken (breast or thigh), onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ginger, grated, berbere spice blend, divided. Equipment: large mixing bowl, large skillet or sauté pan with lid, medium saucepan, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, knife and cutting board, slotted spoon.
Kitchen tip: Ensure dumplings are sealed well to prevent filling from leaking during poaching.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless chicken thighs or breasts, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces, red bell pepper, sliced, zucchini, sliced into half-moons, carrots, thinly sliced, green beans, trimmed and halved. Equipment: steamer basket or steaming rack, large pot with lid, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, spatula or wooden spoon, meat thermometer (recommended).
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to confirm the chicken is fully cooked for safety and optimal juiciness.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, berbere spice mix, mitmita (Ethiopian chili powder) or cayenne pepper, adjust to taste, vegetable oil or olive oil, garlic, minced. Equipment: large heavy skillet with lid, cutting board, sharp knife, measuring spoons and cups, wooden spoon or spatula.
Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken for longer (up to 1 hour) if time allows to deepen the flavors.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, grated, berbere spice blend. Equipment: large skillet or frying pan with lid, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: If you prefer a thicker sauce, increase the cooking time uncovered in step 7 to reduce the liquid further.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, Berbere spice, vegetable oil, teff grain, water or broth for teff. Equipment: pressure cooker (electric or stovetop), medium saucepan, large skillet or frying pan, wooden spoon or spatula, knife and cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, colander.
Kitchen tip: Make sure to rinse the teff grains thoroughly before cooking to remove any grit.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, berbere spice blend, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, large skillet, mixing bowl, measuring cups and spoons, knife and cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 150g / 5 oz each), water, berbere spice blend, garlic, minced, ground ginger. Equipment: Large pot or saucepan with lid, Mixing bowl, Whisk, Steaming basket or steamer, Non-stick skillet or flat pan for injera, Measuring spoons and cups, Knife and chopping board.
Kitchen tip: Use a digital thermometer to check chicken doneness for safety and juiciness.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lean beef sirloin or ribeye, cut into 2 cm cubes, berbere spice blend, mitmita chili powder (optional), vegetable oil, onion, thinly sliced. Equipment: large skillet or wok, kitchen knife, cutting board, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: Marinate the beef ahead of time to deepen the flavor.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: red lentils, rinsed, water or vegetable broth, niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced clarified butter) or unsalted butter infused with garlic and ginger, seasonal vegetable, green beans, trimmed and halved. Equipment: medium saucepan, steamer basket or steaming insert, large pot or wok for steaming, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: If you don't have niter kibbeh, you can make a quick version by melting unsalted butter and simmering it with garlic, ginger, and a pinch of fenugreek for 15 minutes, then straining before use.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain, neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or canola oil), berbere spice blend, mitmita spice powder, yellow onion, thinly sliced. Equipment: large skillet or wok, sharp knife, cutting board, spatula or wooden spoon, measuring spoons, plate for resting beef.
Kitchen tip: Pat the beef dry before cooking to achieve a better sear and prevent steaming.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, onions, garlic, ginger, berbere spice. Equipment: pressure cooker, chef’s knife, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring cups, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Caramelizing the onions slowly is key to developing authentic deep flavor — don’t rush this step.