EDITORIAL DRAFT · RECIPE

Duba Wot

Pumpkin or squash simmered with onion and warm spices into a soft vegetable stew.

Time50 min
Yield4–6 servings
TraditionsEthiopian
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vegan-optionEthiopian
INGREDIENTS

What you need.

  • 1 kg, cubedpumpkin or squash
  • 1 largeonion
  • 3 clovesgarlic
  • to tasteturmeric or berbere
  • 3 tbspoil
  • to tastesalt
Ingredient amounts scaled to 1×. Cooking time and pan size may not scale linearly.
METHOD

How to make it.

  1. 1Cook onion slowly in oil.
  2. 2Add garlic and preferred spice profile.
  3. 3Add pumpkin with a small amount of water.
  4. 4Cover and simmer until tender.
  5. 5Reduce gently without breaking down every piece.
VARIATION

Households differ.

Duba can be mild or spicy, and seasoning differs by household.

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