Alicha Vegetables

Name: Alicha Vegetables
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: 3 whole Potatoes, peeled, cubed/wedges; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 whole Onion, cut; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 2 tsp Ginger, minced; 1 tsp Turmeric; 2 whole Carrots, cut; 2 stalks Celery, cut (optional); 0.5 whole Red capsicum, sliced (optional); 0.5 whole Green capsicum, sliced (optional); 2 handfuls Green beans, cut (optional); 0.5 cup Water

Also known as Alitcha; Akakilt Alicha · Eritrean

Mild vegetable stew that contrasts with berbere-heavy dishes.

45 min Medium Serves 6Eritrean vegetable stewakakilt alicha

Community recipe, measurements not yet verified. This method is compiled from traditional and family sources and hasn't been kitchen-tested by us yet. Treat the quantities as a starting point and adjust the berbere, oil, and salt to taste.

Watch how to make Alicha Vegetables

Method

1
Half-cook potatoes, then drain.
2
Cook onion and celery in oil.
3
Add garlic, ginger and turmeric.
4
Add carrots, then potatoes/cabbage/capsicum, then water/seasoning.
5
Add green beans near end.

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