Misir wot is a warming red lentil stew simmered with onion, garlic, ginger and berbere until it turns thick, glossy and deeply spiced – one of the most-loved vegetarian dishes on any injera platter.
We start misir wot the same way as our meat stews: onions cooked down slowly until sweet, then berbere, garlic and ginger bloomed into them. Red split lentils go in and break down over a long simmer, absorbing the spice and thickening the sauce without any cream or thickener.
The result is hearty, high in protein and satisfying enough to eat on its own, though most guests order it as part of a shared platter. It is a staple of fasting-day cooking in Ethiopia and Eritrea, which is why it is naturally prepared without meat or dairy.
Sit down with friends or family at 810 Beverley St, Winnipeg, MB R3E 2A6 and share your misir wot the traditional way, straight from one platter.
Order misir wot online for pickup or delivery to the West End, Daniel McIntyre, Wolseley, Sargent Park, Downtown and the surrounding Winnipeg neighbourhoods. We are open from 11:00 AM every day, with late-night service until 2:00 AM Thursday to Saturday.
Pair misir wot with shiro and gomen for a classic vegetarian trio, or serve it alongside doro wat to balance a richer meat stew. Feeding a crowd? Call (204) 421-5944 and we will help you plan quantities for your event, party or office lunch.
Misir wot is an Ethiopian and Eritrean stew of red split lentils simmered with onion, garlic, ginger and berbere spice. It is served on injera and is a staple of vegetarian platters.
It is traditionally cooked without meat or dairy, using oil rather than butter. Please mention any dietary requirements when ordering so our kitchen can prepare it correctly.
It is usually medium in heat because berbere is central to the recipe. We can prepare a milder version if you prefer.
Yes. Order online for pickup or delivery, dine in at 810 Beverley St, or call (204) 421-5944.
Order online for pickup or delivery across Winnipeg, or call (204) 421-5944
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