Side Dish

Ethiopian Silsi

Name: Ethiopian Silsi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: ethiopian
Ingredients: 1 pcs red onion finely chopped; 3 clove garlic minced; 1 tbsp ginger grated; 2 tbsp berbere spice blend; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 400 g diced tomato canned; 2 pcs potato peeled and diced into 1.5 cm cubes; 2 pcs carrot peeled and diced into 1.5 cm rounds; 1.5 cup vegetable broth; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 2 tbsp neutral oil; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped (optional)

Silsi is a flavorful Ethiopian stew, often served as a side dish. This vegan version features tender potatoes and carrots simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. It's an aromatic and hearty addition to any meal.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 50 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 217 kcal

Mise en place

Ingredients

1 pcsred onion, finely chopped
3 clovegarlic, minced
1 tbspginger, grated
2 tbspberbere spice blend
3 tbsptomato paste
400 gdiced tomato, canned
2 pcspotato, peeled and diced into 1.5 cm cubes
2 pcscarrot, peeled and diced into 1.5 cm rounds
1.5 cupvegetable broth
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
2 tbspneutral oil

garnish

2 tbspfresh cilantro, chopped(optional)

Equipment

measuring cups · large pot · measuring spoons · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
Heat the neutral oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
2
Add the red onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
3
Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
4
Add the berbere spice blend and tomato paste, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes to toast the spices and deepen the flavor of the tomato paste.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the spices don't burn; reduce heat if necessary.
5
Pour in the diced tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and vegetable broth. Season with salt and black pepper.
About 2 min
6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
7
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
About 1 min
8
Garnish with fresh cilantro, if using, before serving.

Per serving

Nutrition

71%Score

Calories: 217kcal
Protein: 5g
Carbs: 32.1g
Fat: 8.7g
Fibre: 6.9g
Sugar: 9g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover silsi in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.