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About the Recipe
Before we get into traditional holiday dishes, how about something new and different? Doro W’et is a dish I immediately loved despite it’s somewhat unusual ingredient combo. It’s a stew that starts with an onion and garlic foundation but then adds in ginger, tomato sauce–and peanut butter! What makes it really unique, however, is Berbere, the distinctive spice mixture commonly used in Ethiopia.
Plant-Based/Vegan/Vegetarian Version Doro We’t can be made with tempeh, too. It’s an easy substitution and I’ll show you a little trick I learned to boost its flavor.
IMPORTANT NOTE Be sure to read the instructions below about getting the special Berbere spice that’s needed for this dish.
Hi Mary. I’ve never tried Ethiopian food. A cook together sounds fun!
~ Linda
How Does a Cook-Together Work?
As soon as you register
- I’ll email a Shopping List so you’ll have plenty of lead time to get to the store–and you’ll want to follow the instructions below to order your berbere right away (in case you can’t find it at your usual store.)
- Need modifications for health/taste needs? Let me know asap and I’ll brainstorm with you. Know that the recipe is already gluten- and dairy-free and a plant-based option is included.
The day before we cook
- I’ll email the recipe.
- I’ll also email a Mise en Place List that tells how to set up your kitchen for class, i.e., what equipment and ingredients to have ready so your cooking goes smoothly.
- Finally, I’ll send the Zoom link. If you’re new to Zoom, test it out and let me know if you need set up instructions.
On cooking day
- I’ll send a couple reminders the day of class, along with the Zoom link again.
- At class time, you’ll log onto Zoom and we’ll make the recipe together—me in my kitchen, you in yours. I’ll instruct at “cooking speed,” so you can follow along with me.
- If you have questions as you cook, you can ask and get help.
- When class is done, your dinner is done, too!
- I’ll stay on after class for further Q & A for anyone who wants.
After class–the recording
- Did you miss class? Want to watch again? Class will be recorded and you can watch anytime.
The cost
Just $7.95!
IMPORTANT ADVANCE PREPARATION NOTE ON GETTING BERBERE
Order/Buy Your Berbere in Advance I hope you’ll come experiment with me, but be sure to get the berbere in advance. It is becoming common enough that you may find it at your grocery store. But if you can, order some from Savory Spice Shop because I use and know their blend. (Like most spice blends, they can vary depending on the source.)
You can order from the main Savory Spice website and get 10% off your first online order (although they are running a little behind on shipping right now.) Below is the info for the Boulder store. I called and they will take your order by phone or email and ship to you right away. Or you can pick up at the store.
Savory Spice Shop Boulder
2041 Broadway
Boulder, Colorado 80302
303-444-0668
boulder@savoryspiceshop.com
Other Spices? Ground Ginger? A Good Salt? As long as you’re ordering Berbere, can I suggest you think about stocking up on any other spices you need. The recipe also calls for ground ginger powder, so include that if you don’t already have. And if you don’t have a good, everyday salt, talk to them about a recommendation.
Quantities As with any new spice, always get the smallest amount to start with. Berbere is also spicy, another reason you don’t need much (and you’ll be able to add only as much—or little—as you want in the recipe.)
What If I Don’t Get the Berbere? We’ll substitute cayenne pepper for the berbere, but I have not tried this. I hope you’ll order the real stuff because I love introducing everyone to new flavors. But if that’s not possible, still come. That’s what’s most important—we’ll figure out something to make the dish work for you.
Other Unique Ingredients? Nope–only the berbere. Everything else can be found at your regular grocery store—if it’s not already in your cupboards.
What Others Are Saying
“That was awesome. I want to do it again. And my family was very enthusiastic about eating it. . . I had to fight them off!”
“Well done! We both enjoyed the crepes. The white bean sauce was brilliant!”
“My husband has been making breakfasts every day for us for quite a while. He mentioned this a.m. that he used the Mise en Place practice we learned about this morning and it made life easier for him. He used it again this evening to make dinner for us. Do let me know if you have another class.”
“I just wanted to say that I thought the cooking class was great. The crepes turned out delicious and we really enjoyed eating them. That was a recipe I probably would not have tried myself! So I appreciated the class. Keep me posted when you do another class. Thank you!! “
Yes I will absolutely make that dish again! And you are right, parts of it could be used in other ways. I loved the delicate flavors of the white bean sauce and the mushroom stuffing was decadent!! I was most nervous about those crepes since I had never made them before, and they were dead easy 🙂
I was happy to try a more complicated dish . . . it was a challenge but gave me a feeling of accomplishment to be able to do it! I look forward to the next class.
I really enjoyed the class last night, and I think you should totally do another! It was so cool to see all those people on there cooking together!
This was so fun and delicious! Thank you! I would invite others if you decide to do another one. I think you should charge more than you did.
I Hope You’ll Join Us!
About Your Healthy Cooking Guide 
Hi! I’m Mary Collette. I’ve been coaching, authoring, speaking and teaching about healthy meal making for nearly 30 years. I love and take great joy in sharing with others the skills that make us confident and comfortable making our own meals and re-taking control of our health. Over my many years instructing classes, I have consistently received 9s and 10s on evaluations. I look forward to cooking with you!
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