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Atakilt Wat

A mild vegetable dish commonly built from cabbage, carrots and potatoes.

Time45 min
Yield4–6 servings
TraditionsEthiopian
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veganEthiopian
INGREDIENTS

What you need.

  • 1/2 headcabbage
  • 3carrots
  • 3potatoes
  • 1onion
  • 2 clovesgarlic
  • 1 tspturmeric
  • 3 tbspoil
  • to tastesalt
Ingredient amounts scaled to 1×. Cooking time and pan size may not scale linearly.
METHOD

How to make it.

  1. 1Slice cabbage, carrots and potatoes into even pieces.
  2. 2Soften onion in oil, then add garlic and turmeric.
  3. 3Add carrots and potatoes first with a splash of water.
  4. 4Add cabbage once the root vegetables begin to soften.
  5. 5Cook until tender but not mushy; season to taste.
VARIATION

Households differ.

Some versions include peppers or different root vegetables.

FOOD CONTEXT

Learn before you cook.

Vegetable preparation commonly combining cabbage, carrots and potatoes.

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