Classic Doro Wat: A Flavorful Chicken Dish

Step 1

Start by soaking the chicken in a bowl with 2 cups of water and some lemon juice for about 10 minutes, then drain it well. Next, heat up your pot over medium-high heat and add the onions—no oil needed. Cook them, stirring often, until they turn a deep, rich brown; this should take around 20 minutes. Once the onions are nicely caramelized, stir in the butter along with the cayenne, paprika, black pepper, and ginger. Pour in an extra cup of water and mix everything together. Add the chicken to the pot, making sure it’s well coated with the flavorful sauce. Cover the pot, lower the heat, and let it simmer gently until the chicken is tender, which usually takes about an hour. If you want a thicker stew, mix a couple of tablespoons of water with some flour to make a slurry, then stir it into the pot and let it cook for a couple more minutes until it thickens. Finally, stir in the eggs and keep cooking until they’re heated through, about 10 minutes, then it’s ready to serve.