Kik Alicha
(Yellow Split Pea Stew)
50 minutes
to prep
25 minutes
to cook
4 servings
About this Recipe
Kik Alicha is a mild split pea stew simmered in onion-, garlic-, ginger-, and turmeric-based sauce.
Photo and Recipe Courtesy of Helen Abraha
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry yellow split pea
- 4 cup of water
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
- 1 tablespoons finely minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 Teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Yellow split peas need to be cooked separately on stovetop.
- Add the water and yellow split peas in a pan and bring to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer, place a lid on the pot and simmer.
- After 30-40 minutes remove the lid and check if the yellow split peas are tender; if they are not, you can cook them longer.
- In a pot add the oil and yellow onion and saute over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes until the onions are tender.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add turmeric and saute for 30 seconds to one minute to release the spice fragrance.
- Add the cooked split yellow peas and add one cup of water.
- Place a lid on the pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Once the yellow split peas are tender, taste the stew, adjust salt.
- Serve hot over Ethiopian flat bread or rice.
