Ethiopian Berbéré Chicken
Berbéré is a cornerstone of Ethiopian cooking. Its layered heat and warm spices bring depth to everything from stews to roasted vegetables.
Ethiopian Berbéré Chicken
Berbéré, with its complex combination of flavours, is the result of centuries of Ethiopian culinary tradition. It symbolizes the richness of Ethiopian culture and its deeply rooted history in culinary art. This mixture can vary from one region to another, from one family to another.
What are its flavours?
Berbéré is a symphony of flavours, combining chili, fenugreek, ginger, coriander, and many other spices. Each spoonful of berbéré brings a burst of tangy, smoky flavours, with just a hint of sweetness. It's the secret to adding depth and intensity to your stews, grilled meats, and even vegetarian dishes.
Let Berbéré inspire you in the kitchen. Start with Ethiopian classics like chicken berbere. A sprinkle in soup or on roasted vegetables can transform an ordinary dish into an exquisite creation.
Ethiopian Berbéré Chicken
This recipe requires a little patience but it's worth it, ideal for a meal with friends ;)
For 6/8 people here is what you need:
1 large chicken cut into pieces (thighs)
7 cloves of garlic
2 onions
1 kg of tomatoes
4 Tbsp lemon juice
1 orange
2 cm of fresh ginger
4 tbspBerberé blend
2 carrots
4 potatoes
clarified butter
peanut oil
salt
fresh coriander
For preparation:
Slash the chicken pieces with a knife
Prepare the marinade: mix 2 tbsp ofBerbéré, 3 tbsp of clarified butter, 3 cloves of chopped garlic, lemon juice, orange zest and juice, salt.
Pour the marinade over the chicken pieces, mix well to coat them and leave to marinate for at least 6 hours (patience ;)), stir from time to time
Peel and slice the onions, do the same with the remaining garlic, grate the fresh ginger.
Heat a casserole dish with a nice drizzle of oil and brown the onion, garlic and ginger without colouring, add 2 Tbsp of berberé and mix.
Peel and cut the carrots into slices, do the same with the potatoes.
Cut the tomatoes into pieces and add them to the casserole, add salt, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the chicken pieces, carrots, potatoes, cover and simmer for 35 min.
Serve hot, you can sprinkle with fresh coriander!
