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Vegan Yeshimbra Assa (ethiopian Chick Pea Fritters) Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 1.
Step #2 Mix the flour, salt, & pepper In a large-ish bowl.
Step #3 Stir in the 3/4 c water, onion, & garlic.
Step #4 If dough is too crumbly, add a little more water.
Step #5 Dough should form a compact ball.
Step #6 2.
Step #7 On a lightly floured surface roll out dough until it is 1/4" thick.
Step #8 Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes (fish shape is traditional).
Step #9 3.
Step #10 Pour oil into a skillet 2-3" deep.
Step #11 Heat oil until it reaches 350 degrees on a deep-frying thermometer.
Step #12 4.
Step #13 Fry fritters for 3-4 mins, turning them frequently until they puff slightly & are golden brown on both sides.
Step #14 5.
Step #15 Transfer to a towel to drain.
Step #16 6.
Step #17 Prepare sauce.
Step #18 Chop onions very fine, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1/2 c berbere, & set aside 1/2 c oil, 1-1/2 c water, & 1 tsp salt.
Step #19 7.
Step #20 Cook the onions in a dry skillet over the lowest heat for 5 mins, or until they are soft & dry.
Step #21 Do not let burn or brown.
Step #22 8.
Step #23 Pour in the oil, & when it's hot, stir in the the berbere & garlic.
Step #24 Add the water, stir, & cook briskly over moderate heat until the sauce thickens.
Step #25 Spice up with salt.
Step #26 9.
Step #27 Place the fritters in the skillet & coat them with the sauce.
Step #28 Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet partially, & let simmer for 30 mins.
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