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Kik Wat (Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew)

By Kate Bishop • Stew • Cuisine?
4.21 Prep: 15m Cook: 42m
Ingredients:
  • 5 yellow onions, minced
  • 5 red onions, minced
  • 24 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ¼ cups canola oil
  • ½ cup berbere seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons berbere seasoning
  • 2 ½ cups crushed tomatoes
  • 5 cups red lentils
  • 10 cups water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025