Ethiopian Yellow Split Pea Stew (Kik Alicha)
Another vegetarian Ethiopian stew.
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow split peas, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a small pot, combine yellow split peas and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until peas are soft, about 30 minutes.
- At about the 20 minute mark, heat about half a cup of vegetable broth in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Add garlic paste, ginger paste, turmeric, salt, and pepper, and continue cooking and stirring for another 5 minutes, adding broth as needed to prevent sticking.
- Add the cooked onion mixture to the pot with the split peas, stirring to combine. Continue to cook until stew is thickened to your liking, about 10–15 minutes more.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve with injera.