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EthiopianNon-veg

Spicy Lamb Wat

Spicy Lamb Wat — a classic ethiopian dish made simple at home.

45 min4 serveseasy

Spicy Lamb Wat — a classic ethiopian dish made simple at home. This Ethiopian lamb is sized for 4 and comes together in about 45 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

501

kcal

8g

Protein

69g

Carbs

16g

Fat

lamb

Ingredients

  • berbere150 g
  • cabbage300 g
  • cumin2
  • ginger1 tsp
  • chickpeas3 tbsp
  • beef1 medium
  • garlic3 tbsp
  • saltstaple
  • pepperstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredients for spicy lamb wat and measure them out.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add main ingredients and cook until just done.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Spicy Lamb Wat take to cook?
Total time is about 45 minutes for 4 servings.
Is Spicy Lamb Wat vegetarian?
No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are berbere, cabbage, cumin.