EDITORIAL DRAFT · RECIPE

Kik Alicha

A mild yellow split-pea stew flavored with turmeric, onion, garlic and ginger.

Time1 hr
Yield4–6 servings
TraditionsEthiopian
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vegan-optionEthiopian
INGREDIENTS

What you need.

  • 2 cupsyellow split peas
  • 1 largeonion
  • 3 clovesgarlic
  • 1 tbspginger
  • 1 tspturmeric
  • 2 tbspoil or niter kibbeh
  • 5 cupswater
  • to tastesalt
Ingredient amounts scaled to 1×. Cooking time and pan size may not scale linearly.
METHOD

How to make it.

  1. 1Rinse split peas and simmer until nearly tender.
  2. 2Cook onion separately until soft, then add fat, garlic, ginger and turmeric.
  3. 3Fold the aromatics into the peas.
  4. 4Simmer until creamy but still textured.
  5. 5Season and serve as part of a mixed platter.
VARIATION

Households differ.

Alicha preparations are typically milder and omit berbere, but spice blends vary.

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