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Zigni served on Injera
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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
Active Time3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time4 hours
Course: Stew
Cuisine: Ethiopian, Gluten Free
Keyword: carmelized onions, Ethiopian Food, goat meat
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 913kcal
Author: 2 Cooks in the Kitchen

Materials

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

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Nutrition information below may not be exact. Consult a dietician if you have allergies or reaction to foods.

Nutrition

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