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This Ethiopian Kik Alicha – Split Pea stew is a simple warm stew with just 6 ingredients. Serve with Injera, flatbread or rice.. Vegan Gluten-free
Kike or Kik Alicha or Split Pea stew. This is another simple stew is very similar to Indian split pea daal. I used 2 types of split peas for the one in the pictures. You can use just the yellow or just the green as well. Also, ignore the mustard seeds in the pictured stew, which were accidentally added:) It is the fault of muscle memory.. my hand automatically grabs either mustard seeds or cumin seeds to add to the hot oil when making daal.
I served this Split pea stew with some cumin scented Wild rice blend. I have some Teff flour now, so Injera(ethiopian flat bread) trials are predicted in the near future.
Ethiopian Kik Alicha is a very mild, no spice lentil preparation. For a spicier Wat version, add some Berbere spice blend like this Missir Wat/Wot – Red lentil stew.
Ethiopian food is becoming my next favorite food right after Indian food. I need to pick up some books with information about how the flavors came about and the basics of ethiopian food. Leave me suggestions in the comments. I am planning to get myself Kittee’s Papa Tofu loves Ethiopian soon.
Its the day after my yoga therapy and my eyes can barely read. so a short post today..
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And my Roasted Butternut, Balsamic Caramelized onion, Sriracha Mayo sandwich got shared by MFA, Woodstock Farm Sanctuary and VegNews!
For More Daals, Lentil Stews, Bean curries see here.
Ethiopian Kik Alicha is a very mild, no spice lentil preparation. For a spicier Wat version, add some Berbere spice blend like this Missir Wat/Wot – Red lentil stew.
Ethiopian food is becoming my next favorite food right after Indian food. I need to pick up some books with information about how the flavors came about and the basics of ethiopian food. Leave me suggestions in the comments. I am planning to get myself Kittee’s Papa Tofu loves Ethiopian soon.
Its the day after my yoga therapy and my eyes can barely read. so a short post today..
In some awesome news EU will not allow any animal tested cosmetics and toiletries!
And my Roasted Butternut, Balsamic Caramelized onion, Sriracha Mayo sandwich got shared by MFA, Woodstock Farm Sanctuary and VegNews!
For More Daals, Lentil Stews, Bean curries see here.
Kik Alicha (Ethiopian Split Pea Stew)
This simple Ethiopian split pea stew, kik alicha, is a warming main dish with just six ingredients. Serve with Injera, flatbread or rice. (gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry split peas, soak overnight or 2 hours. Use yellow, green, or a mix!
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
- 1 serrano pepper, or jalapeño, chopped, optional
- 1/3 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon berbere spice blend, optional, for a spicier wat version
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups water
Instructions
- Soak the split peas overnight or at least 2 hours in warm water, drain and rinse. See notes for pressure cooker directions.
- In a deep pan, add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add onions, ginger, garlic, and chopped Serrano or jalapeño, if using. Cook stirring occasionally, until translucent. Add the turmeric and berbere, if using, and mix well.
- Add rinsed split peas, salt, pepper and water. Mix, cover and bring to a boil on medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until peas have softened to your desired consistency. Taste and adjust salt and spice if needed.
- Mash the peas if desired. Add some lemon juice, if desired, and serve. Tastes best with a sour flat bread, like Injera, but you can also serve it with rice or flatbread of choice.
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Notes
To make in the Instant Pot: Do all of the sauté instructions on sauté mode, then cook the mixture for 8 to 10 minutes at high pressure, then do a natural release.
Nutrition
Calories: 226kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 4g, Sodium: 600mg, Potassium: 547mg, Fiber: 13g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 75IU, Vitamin C: 4.8mg, Calcium: 50mg, Iron: 2.4mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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this has become a go-to for our family. sooooo delicious, hearty, and satisfying. thank you!!
Yay!! So glad you like it.
This was very tasty with a quarter teaspoon of berbere (I like my food to have a bit of a kick), but came out pretty soupy. I might reduce the water by a half cup next time.
Glad you liked it!