Stew
Asa Wat (Berbere Fish Stew)

Asa Wat (Berbere Fish Stew)

Ethiopia

55Minutes
MediumLevel
4Serves
8Steps
About

A spicy berbere fish stew from the lake and river communities of Gojjam and the Lake Tana area, eaten especially during the long fasting seasons.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
Ingredients
Firm white fish fillets (tilapia or nile perch)600 g
Onions, finely chopped2
Berbere spice2 tbsp
Garlic, minced3 cloves
Ginger, grated1 tsp
Tomato, chopped2
Oil⅓ cup
Lemon1
Water1½ cups
Saltto taste

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