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Ethiopian/West African · Dinner

Atkilt Wat

Draft recipe — not kitchen-tested
VegEasy

Diet: Veg · Vegan

Atkilt Wat is a Ethiopian/West African dish. Cut potatoes small enough to cook alongside carrots.

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Ethiopian/West African
Course
Dinner

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Ingredients

Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.

Serves 4

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Base

Vegetables

Equipment

Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; saucepan with lid; sieve; heatproof spoon; spatula.

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Steps

Base · About 8 min

  1. Cook 50 ml neutral oil, 200 g onion, sliced, 20 g ginger, grated, 15 g garlic, grated, 1 tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp salt in its oil 8 minutes.

Vegetables · About 20 min

  1. Add 500 g cabbage, sliced, 300 g carrots, sliced, 500 g potatoes, cubed, 250 ml water; stir, cover and simmer 20 minutes.

Finish · About 10 min

  1. Uncover and cook 5–10 minutes until potatoes are tender and excess liquid reduces.

    Check: Look for this result: potatoes are tender and excess liquid reduces.

Tips

  • Cut potatoes small enough to cook alongside carrots.
  • Use the texture and doneness checks in the method; cooking times depend on your pan and heat.

Substitutions

  • Use sweet potato for a sweeter variation.

Storage

  • Refrigerate perishable food within two hours, or within one hour in heat above 32°C / 90°F. Store covered at 4°C / 40°F or below. Use within two days for this draft.
  • Reheat cooked dishes to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning for even heating. Serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts directly from safe refrigeration.
  • For sauces and soups, add a little water if thick and reheat gently. Crisp coatings soften after storage.

Make ahead

  • Prepare the measured ingredients for Atkilt Wat one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.

FAQ

What matters most when making Atkilt Wat?

Cut potatoes small enough to cook alongside carrots.

What can I substitute in Atkilt Wat?

Use sweet potato for a sweeter variation.

Can I prepare Atkilt Wat ahead?

Prepare the measured ingredients for Atkilt Wat one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.

Food safety references

FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating

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