Tibs Ethiopian Lamb Stew Recipes

TIBS -- ETHIOPIAN LAMB STEW

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, combine lamb, onion and jalepeno.
• Add 3/4 cup of red wine and mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate for one to two hours.
• In a small saucepan, combine butter, turmeric, garlic and cardamom.
• Bring to a boil.
• With a skimmer or large spoon, remove any impurities which come to the surface.
• Carefully pour only the clarified butter into a clean container, discarding the rest.
• In a small saucepan over low heat, combine one tablespoon of the clarified butter with the chili powder.
• Stir for about one minute; do not allow the butter to burn.
• Add 1/2 cup of red wine.
• Remove from heat and pour chili sauce into serving bowl.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove lamb from marinade and drain lamb on paper towels.
• Reserve marinade.
• Place a large iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
• Add two tablespoons clarifed butter.
• Add lamb and saute until lamb is seared on all sides.
• Add marinade to pan and continue stirring until lamb is cooked through, about two to three minutes.
• Season with salt, pepper and rosemary.
• Allow liquid in pan to reduce slightly.
• Serve lamb and pan juices in individual bowls, accompanied by chili dipping sauce and Injera, with which to scoop up the meat.

ETHIOPIAN MILD LAMB STEW (YEBEG ALICHA)

Steps:

• Cut the ribs in smaller sizes and the meat in small strips, wash it with cold water.
• Boil water in large pot; add the cleaned ribs and the meat; cook it for 10 minutes and strain.
• In medium heat, cook the onion with two cups of water (adding the water gradually); stir continuously until tender (10-15 minutes).
• Add the butter, garlic, ginger-root juice, bishop weed and cook for five minutes.
• Add the ribs and the meat; stir for five minutes; put four cups of water and turmeric; cover and cook for 30 minutes.
• Add false cardamom, salt to taste and cook to simmer; at the end, add the hot peppers and remove from heat.