Zigni
Zigni is an Ethiopian stew made of goat meat and carmelized onions. This recipe uses Niter Kibbeh and Berbere, two staples of Ethiopian cooking. The carmelized onions give a sweetness that augments the spice of the berbere beautifully.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Active Time3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time4 hours hrs
Course: Stew
Cuisine: Ethiopian, Gluten Free
Keyword: carmelized onions, Ethiopian Food, goat meat
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 913kcal
Author: 2 Cooks in the Kitchen
- 6 Tbls Niter Kibbe divided
- 3 Cups Diced Red Onions
- 1 1/2 Tbls Chopped Garlic
- 1 1/2 Tbls Grated Ginger
- 14 oz Can Chopped Tomatoes
- 1 Tbls Berbere or more to taste
- 1 Tbls White Wine Vinegar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 lbs Goat Meat cubed
Dice the onions, chop the garlic and cut the meat into bite size pieces.
Heat 3 Tbls of niter kibbeh in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 10 minutes.
Add the other 3 Tbls of niter kibbeh and the berbere, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and stir thoroughly.
Add the diced tomatoes and white wine vinegar, stir and let cook for ten minutes.
Add the meat, lower the heat and simmer for 90 minutes.
Serve with injera and other Ethiopian stews.
Nutrition information below may not be exact. Consult a dietician if you have allergies or reaction to foods.
Calories: 913kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 76g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 223mg | Sodium: 864mg | Potassium: 890mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 701IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 5mg