Zigni is the Eritrean beef stew that anchors the table – beef simmered gently in berbere, tomato, onion and garlic until the sauce turns thick, red and glossy.
Zigni is built on time. Onions are cooked down first, berbere and tomato follow, and the beef simmers in that base until it is tender enough to give way under a piece of injera. The spice is assertive but rounded, with the tomato adding a slight sweetness that keeps the heat in balance.
Alongside doro wat, zigni is one of the dishes people ask for by name when they are looking for Eritrean food in Winnipeg. We serve it on injera, and it works particularly well next to a cooling vegetable side on a shared platter.
Sit down with friends or family at 810 Beverley St, Winnipeg, MB R3E 2A6 and share your zigni the traditional way, straight from one platter.
Order zigni 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.
Order zigni with gomen or a spoonful of shiro on the same platter to soften the heat between bites. Feeding a crowd? Call (204) 421-5944 and we will help you plan quantities for your event, party or office lunch.
Zigni is a traditional Eritrean beef stew simmered with berbere spice, tomato, onion and garlic until the meat is tender and the sauce is thick. It is served on injera.
Zigni is made with beef and includes tomato in the sauce, while doro wat is a chicken stew built on heavily caramelised onions and finished with a boiled egg. Both use berbere.
Yes, berbere gives zigni a noticeable heat. Tell our team if you would like it prepared milder.
Baro Ethiopian-Eritrean Cuisine at 810 Beverley St serves Eritrean and Ethiopian dishes for dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering. Call (204) 421-5944 or order online.
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