Fed up with turkey? Looking for some inspiration? Why not try something a bit different during this “betwixtmas” time?
You may have read Omar’s story on our blog. When he was homeless, the Refugee Council made sure he wouldn’t go hungry and helped him find somewhere to stay.
As a thank you, Omar wanted to share his recipe for Zegni, an Eritrean stew made from beef, tomatoes, red onions and Berbere spices. Perfect for keeping warm and cosy!
Zegni is an Eritrean stew made from beef, tomatoes, red onions and Berbere spices
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1kg stew beef (or meat alternative)
- 1½ tbsp cumin
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 1 can finely diced tomatoes, or 4 fresh tomatoes (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp Berbere spice blend
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Add the vegetable oil to a pot and allow it to heat. Then add the diced beef or meat alternative, cumin, turmeric and the ¼ cup of tomato paste.
- Add the finely diced onions and the can of tomatoes. Stir. Cover and cook on medium heat for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours add the berbere spice, garlic and butter. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy a delicious helping of winter warmth.
We hope you enjoy Omar's warming Eritrean stew!
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