Kae Misr Wot

Answer 1

Ingredients

• 1 c Dry red lentils
• 4 c Water
• 1 md Onion; chopped
• 1 tb Corn oil
• 1 tb Tomato paste
• 2 ts Chow
• 1/2 ts Salt

Kae Misr Wot is a red lentil stew. In pan, cook the lentils in 3 1/2c of the water over low heat for about 1/2 hour, or until the lentil are soft and the water has almost completely evaporated. Set aside. In a dry pan, stir fry the onions for 2 mins, add the oil and stir fry 2 mins more. Add the remaining 1/2c water, the tomato paste, chow, and salt and continue to stir. Add the red lentils and mix well over moderate heat for 3 mins until everything is reduced to a thick, well seasoned puree. Serve warm with Injeera.