Yemisir Wot by Samire Adam
Videography and Production by Daria Flowers

Spice up your life! Come into the kitchen with junior Political Science and Economics major, Samire Adam as she cooks a traditional Ethiopian dish.

Ingredients
• ½ cup coconut oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp. fresh ginger
• ½ cup berbere spice
• 1 cup dried lentils, washed
• 3 cups water
• Kosher salt, to taste

Directions

In a large pan, heat the coconut oil over medium high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring for about 10 minutes. Add in the garlic, ginger, and berbere and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add in the lentils and cook for 3-4 minutes. Bring the water to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 30-45 minutes until thick. Season to taste with salt.  Serve with a side of injera.

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