Gomen Wat is another one of my favorite side dishes when we go out for Ethiopian food. Wat or wot usually means stew or curry in Ethiopia. This is a simple flavorful side dish made with collard greens(Gomen). I am sure there are lots of variations, but I based it on flavors that I like. … Continue reading Gomen Wat – Ethiopian Collard Greens
Category: Ethiopian
Misr Wat – Ethiopian Red Lentils
Misr wat is a very popular Ethiopian vegetarian dish made of red lentils. The plating is usually done family-style at most Ethiopian restaurants and the injera is used as a scoop to eat. They usually do not serve the food with silverware. So to get the most authentic flavors, serve the Injera on a family … Continue reading Misr Wat – Ethiopian Red Lentils
Atakilt Wat – Ethiopian Cabbage With Potatoes
This is one of my favorites as a side dish when we go out for Ethiopian food. Wat or Wot means curry or stew in Ethiopia. A lot of the side dishes have so many variations that you can adjust it to your taste buds. This is very similar to pata gobi, an Indian cabbage … Continue reading Atakilt Wat – Ethiopian Cabbage With Potatoes
