Ingredient appreciation — what makes Doro Wat special

What sets Doro Wat apart is the handling of mitmita bird's eye chilli. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the deep and earthy result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Ethiopian communal eating with no utensils from a shared injera is a social and hygienic tradition. The a traditional coffee ceremony setting atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had tej honey wine as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Doro Wat is the place to start.