Key Sir: Ethiopian fasting dish recipe
ቀይ ስርEarthy beets cooked with carrots/onion; household variants may include potatoes.
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40 min Easy Serves 4Fasting
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- 1
Start aromatics: Warm oil and cook sliced onion until softened; add garlic briefly.
- 2
Cook beets first: Add beet batons and cook with occasional splashes of hot water to prevent scorching.
- 3
Add carrots and finish: Add carrots and continue cooking until both vegetables are tender; season and garnish with jalapeño.
Cook's notes
- Keep the heat moderate so the garlic stays sweet rather than bitter.
- Beets take longer than carrots, so giving them a head start keeps the carrots from turning mushy.
- The finished vegetables should be tender but still hold their shape.
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