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Zigni recipe
Spicy Eritrean stew that warms the soul!
Ingredients
- 500 g beef
- 2 onions
- 4 garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 2 tbsp berbere spice
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 500 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp oil
How to make Zigni
- Gather the ingredients: 1 kg of beef, 2 chopped onions, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 inch of minced ginger.
- Measure out 3 tablespoons of oil, 2 tablespoons of berbere spice, and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste before starting to cook.
- In a pot, heat 3 tablespoons of oil over medium heat until hot and shimmering.
- Add 2 chopped onions and sauté, stirring constantly until they turn golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 inch of minced ginger, cooking for 2 minutes until they become fragrant.
- Add 1 kg of beef, searing it until browned on all sides, about 5-8 minutes, before mixing in other ingredients.
- Mix in 2 tablespoons of berbere spice and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, cooking for 5 minutes until aromatic and well combined.
- Pour in 500 ml of water, season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, then simmer for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
What is Zigni?
Zigni is a traditional dish from Eritrea, simmered in one pot, and takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. It is built around beef. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Zigni take?
At 90 minutes it is slower than 62% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 24 dishes built on beef. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 60 minutes.
Any tips for making Zigni?
Cooking the beef slowly allows it to become tender and absorb flavors.
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