EDITORIAL DRAFT · RECIPE

Siga Alicha

A milder beef stew seasoned with turmeric, ginger, garlic and aromatics rather than berbere.

Time1.7 hr
Yield6 servings
TraditionsEthiopian
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INGREDIENTS

What you need.

  • 1 kgstewing beef
  • 2 largeonion
  • 1 tspturmeric
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 1 tbspginger
  • 3 tbspoil or niter kibbeh
Ingredient amounts scaled to 1×. Cooking time and pan size may not scale linearly.
METHOD

How to make it.

  1. 1Cook onions slowly until soft.
  2. 2Add fat, turmeric, garlic and ginger.
  3. 3Add beef and cook until lightly browned.
  4. 4Add water as needed and simmer until tender.
  5. 5Reduce and season before serving.
VARIATION

Households differ.

Alicha preparations are generally milder, but aromatics and richness differ widely.

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