Ingredients
For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Shiro powder (spiced chickpea flour)150 g
- Water900 ml
- Tomatoes2
- Red onions, finely chopped4
- Garlic cloves4
- Ginger1 thumb
- Oil3 tbsp
- Salt1 1/2 tsp
- Injera (taita)6
- Berbere spice3 tbsp
Method
- OnionsCook the chopped onions dry until soft, then add oil, garlic and ginger.
- TomatoAdd tomatoes and berbere.
- ShiroWhisk in shiro powder with water; simmer 15 minutes until smooth and bubbling.
- ServeServe in a clay pot with injera.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 661 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 108.9 g |
| Fat | 15.0 g |
| Fibre | 11.3 g |
| Sugar | 13.4 g |
| Sodium | 1528 mg |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g |
| Serving size | about 620 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains none of the common allergens.
Quick answers
How long does Shiro take to make?
About 35 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 15 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Shiro?
About 661 kcal per serving, with 22 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 620 g each.
Which allergens does Shiro contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Shiro from?
Shiro is a main course from Eritrea. Spiced chickpea-flour stew, the everyday staple.