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Inaccurate association - food is native to northern enthiopia/southern eritrea ethnic groups and has been absorbed into the larger ethiopian cusine |
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{{Short description|Powdered stew originated from Ethiopia and Eritrea}} |
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| region = [[East Africa]] |
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| serving_size = 100 [[Gram|g]] |
| serving_size = 100 [[Gram|g]] |
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| calories = 353 |
| calories = 353 |
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| calories_ref =<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://shop.birlin-muehle.de/en/Ready-mixes/Miten-Shiro.html|title = Habesha Food | Miten Shiro | purchase online}}</ref> |
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| protein = 22.3 |
| protein = 22.3 |
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| fat = 4.8 |
| fat = 4.8 |
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[[File:%27Shiro%27.JPG|thumb|Chickpeas being prepared for grinding into flour for ''shiro tsebhi'']] |
[[File:%27Shiro%27.JPG|thumb|Chickpeas being prepared for grinding into flour for ''shiro tsebhi'']] |
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'''Shiro''' ({{lang-gez|ሽሮ}}) is |
'''Shiro''' ({{lang-gez|ሽሮ|šəro}}), also called '''shiro wat''' ({{lang-am|ሽሮ ወጥ|šəro wäṭ}}), or '''tsebhi shiro''' ({{lang-ti|ጸብሒ ሽሮ|ṣäbhi šəro}}),(Oromo: Ittoo Dokkee), is a [[stew]] served for either lunch or dinner, originating from Northern [[Ethiopia]] and Southern [[Eritrea]]. An essential part of [[Eritrean cuisine|Eritrean]] and [[Cuisine of Ethiopia|Ethiopian cuisine]], its primary ingredient is powdered [[chickpeas]] or [[broad bean]] meal and often prepared with the addition of minced [[onion]]s, [[garlic]] and, depending upon regional variation, ground [[ginger]] or chopped tomatoes and chili-peppers. Shiro is served atop [[injera]] (leavened flatbread) or [[kitcha]] (unleavened flatbread). Tegabino shiro is a type of shiro made from heavily spiced legume, chickpea, field pea, or fava bean, oil (or butter), and water. It is brought bubbling to the table in a miniature [[Pottery|clay pot]] or shallow aluminum pan. It is often consumed with dark or ''sergegna'' injera.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Stirring the Pot: A History of African Cuisine|last=McCann|first=James C.|publisher=Ohio University Press|year=2009|isbn=9780896804647|pages=104}}</ref> |
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Shiro can be cooked and added to shredded injera or taita and eaten with a spoon; this version is called ''shiro [[fit-fit]]''. Shiro is a [[vegan food]], but there are non-vegan variations that use ''[[niter kibbeh]]'' (a spiced, clarified butter) or meat (in which case it is called ''bozena shiro''). |
Shiro can be cooked and added to shredded injera or taita and eaten with a spoon; this version is called ''shiro [[fit-fit]]''. Shiro is a [[vegan food]], but there are non-vegan variations that use ''[[niter kibbeh]]'' (a spiced, clarified butter) or meat (in which case it is called ''bozena shiro''). |
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Shiro is a favorite dish during special occasions, including Tsom ([[Lent]]), [[Ramadan]] and other fasting seasons. |
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== Preparation == |
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The preparation of shiro wat first involves cooking the ground chickpeas or lentils. Then mixing the roasted grains with water in a separate pot along with onions, garlic, and ginger. which are then sautéed and mixed with peppercorns to create a flavorful base. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
Latest revision as of 20:07, 30 August 2024
Type | Stew | ||||||
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Region or state | East Africa | ||||||
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Variations | Shiro fit-fit | ||||||
353 kcal (1478 kJ)[1] | |||||||
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Shiro (Ge'ez: ሽሮ, romanized: šəro), also called shiro wat (Amharic: ሽሮ ወጥ, romanized: šəro wäṭ), or tsebhi shiro (Tigrinya: ጸብሒ ሽሮ, romanized: ṣäbhi šəro),(Oromo: Ittoo Dokkee), is a stew served for either lunch or dinner, originating from Northern Ethiopia and Southern Eritrea. An essential part of Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine, its primary ingredient is powdered chickpeas or broad bean meal and often prepared with the addition of minced onions, garlic and, depending upon regional variation, ground ginger or chopped tomatoes and chili-peppers. Shiro is served atop injera (leavened flatbread) or kitcha (unleavened flatbread). Tegabino shiro is a type of shiro made from heavily spiced legume, chickpea, field pea, or fava bean, oil (or butter), and water. It is brought bubbling to the table in a miniature clay pot or shallow aluminum pan. It is often consumed with dark or sergegna injera.[2]
Shiro can be cooked and added to shredded injera or taita and eaten with a spoon; this version is called shiro fit-fit. Shiro is a vegan food, but there are non-vegan variations that use niter kibbeh (a spiced, clarified butter) or meat (in which case it is called bozena shiro).
Shiro is a favorite dish during special occasions, including Tsom (Lent), Ramadan and other fasting seasons.
Preparation
[edit]The preparation of shiro wat first involves cooking the ground chickpeas or lentils. Then mixing the roasted grains with water in a separate pot along with onions, garlic, and ginger. which are then sautéed and mixed with peppercorns to create a flavorful base.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Habesha Food | Miten Shiro | purchase online".
- ^ McCann, James C. (2009). Stirring the Pot: A History of African Cuisine. Ohio University Press. p. 104. ISBN 9780896804647.
- Ethiopian Millennium (electronic version, retrieved 19 June 2007)