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Siga Alicha

ሥጋ አልጫ

Mild yellow beef stew built with onion, turmeric, garlic, ginger and niter kibbeh.

~1 hr 10 min Easy Serves 5
Watch how to make Siga Alicha

Method

  1. 1

    Cook onions patiently: Soften finely chopped onions before adding the beef and aromatics.

  2. 2

    Build golden seasoning: Add ginger, garlic, turmeric and niter kibbeh and cook gently until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Simmer beef until tender: Add beef and liquid as directed; simmer until the meat is tender and sauce concentrated.

Cook's notes

  • Even mild alicha depends on a well-cooked onion base; mild does not mean bland.
  • Avoid browning the turmeric aggressively; the goal is warm golden flavor rather than scorched spice.
  • The sauce should coat the beef rather than remain watery.

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