Doro Wat

Doro Wat is a famous dish from Ethiopia, a country in East Africa. It is a spicy chicken stew that many people love. Doro Wat is often called the national dish of Ethiopia.

"Doro" means chicken in Amharic, the main language in Ethiopia. "Wat" (or wot) means stew. So, "Doro Wat" means chicken stew.

This dish is very important in Ethiopian culture. People usually eat Doro Wat during holidays or special events like Easter, Christmas, or weddings. It is also popular during fasting breaks for people who follow the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

The history of Doro Wat goes back many centuries. It is made with berbere, a special Ethiopian spice mix, and niter kibbeh, a spiced butter. These give the dish its strong and rich flavor.

How Do People Eat It ?

INJERA

 Doro Wat is always served with injera, a soft, sour flatbread made from teff flour. People do not use forks or spoons. Instead, they use pieces of injera to pick up the stew. It’s a shared meal, and people eat from the same plate.

Doro Wat usually includes boiled eggs and pieces of chicken. The eggs soak up the sauce, which makes them very tasty!

Doro Wat Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 pieces of chicken (with bones)

• 2 onions (chopped)

• 2 tablespoons berbere spice (you can buy or make it)

• 2 tablespoons butter (or niter kibbeh if you have)

• 2 garlic cloves (chopped)

• 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)

• Salt (to taste)

• 2 boiled eggs

• 1 cup water

Insturctions

1. Cook the chopped onions in a dry pan until soft.

2. Add the butter (or niter kibbeh), garlic, and ginger. Stir well.

3. Add the berbere spice and mix.

4. Add the chicken and cook for 5–10 minutes.

5. Add water and salt. Cover and cook for 30–40 minutes on low heat.

6. Add the boiled eggs. Cook for 10 more minutes.

7. Serve hot with injera or rice.

Doro Wat is not just food. It is tradition, family, and celebration. It brings people together. Its spicy taste and deep flavor make it special. If you want to try real Ethiopian cuisine, Doro Wat is the perfect choice.