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Ethiopian Ginger Spiced Beet And Carrot Skillet

Name: Ethiopian Ginger Spiced Beet And Carrot Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp niter kibbeh or ghee, clarified spiced butter; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 3 medium red beets, peeled and cut into half inch cubes; 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into quarter inch coins; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; 0.5 tsp ground cardamom; 1 cup halal vegetable broth; 1 medium jalapeno pepper, sliced into thin rings

Tender braised red beets and sweet carrots infused with garlic, ginger, and aromatic niter kibbeh spiced butter.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

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Technique to learn

Alicha Braising

A mild Ethiopian braising technique relying on sweet onions, garlic, ginger, and turmeric rather than fiery berbere spices.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat the niter kibbeh in a heavy skillet over medium heat until melted and fragrant.
Step 2: Add the diced yellow onion and saute for 6 to 8 minutes until soft and golden brown.

Step 3: Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, ground turmeric, and ground cardamom, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.

Step 4: Add the cubed beets and sliced carrots, tossing thoroughly to coat in the spiced butter mixture.

Step 5: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer, then cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to low.

Step 6: Cook covered for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beets and carrots are fork-tender.

Step 7: Uncover, stir in the sliced jalapeno pepper, and simmer for 2 minutes until liquid reduces to a glossy sauce; season with salt as needed.

Cooking tips

Cut the beet cubes and carrot coins to uniform sizes to ensure they cook at the same rate.
If using store-bought ghee instead of niter kibbeh, stir in a pinch of ground fenugreek and cumin to mimic traditional flavors.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Ethiopian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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