Ethiopian Lentil Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Place the lentils in a sieve and wash them under cold, running water before dropping them into enough lightly salted boiling water to cover them by 2-3 inches.
• Lower the heat and simmer in a partly covered pan for 25-30 minutes or until tender but still somewhat firm to the bite.
• Drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain thoroughly.
• Mix the vinegar, oil, salt and a bit of pepper in a bowl and beat together with a whisk.
• Stem and seed the chilies and roughly chop them.
• Mix everything together with the lentils and let marinated at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, stirring from time to time, before serving.

Steps:

• Rinse the lentils in cold water; cover the lentils with 6 cup of water; cook until very soft; drain the water and leave the lentils to cool.
• Prepare salad dressing: Combine the oil, lemons, garlic, mustard, basil, parsley, black pepper and salt; whisk it well.
• Mix the dressing with the tomato, green onions and hot green pepper.
• Using spoon or fork, mash the lentils and mix with the vegetable dressing. Keep it in the fridge. Serve it cold.

Steps:

• Make the Ethiopian salad: In a large bowl, combine the garlic, lemon juice, tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño. Season with salt, the olive oil, and pepper. Toss well.
• Add the lettuce and toss again.
• Make the siga tibs: Heat a large nonstick pan over high heat. Add the steak and season with salt. Cook until nicely browned, or 7-8 minutes.
• Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the butter and let it melt, then add the jalapeño and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Remove the pan from the heat.
• Serve the salad and siga tibs with injera bread and your desired accompaniments.
• Enjoy!