Stew
Doro Alicha (Mild Chicken Stew)

Doro Alicha (Mild Chicken Stew)

Ethiopia

95Minutes
MediumLevel
4Serves
9Steps
About

The gentle turmeric-gold version of Ethiopia's celebrated chicken stew, mild enough for children yet still rich with onion, ginger and spiced butter.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Bowl
Ingredients
Chicken, jointed1 whole
Lemon1
Onions, finely chopped3
Garlic, minced4 cloves
Ginger, grated1 thumb
Turmeric1½ tsp
Green chillies, slit2
Niter kibbeh or oil⅓ cup
Hard-boiled eggs4
Water2 cups
Saltto taste

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