Best Misir Wat I've had — and I've tried a few
Having eaten Misir Wat at several restaurants over the past year, I can say this version is the best. The richly buttery quality is more pronounced here than anywhere else I've tried. mitmita bird's eye chilli is handled with real knowledge — you can taste the difference.
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Home cooking attempt — Misir Wat from scratch
I spent an afternoon making Misir Wat from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting fenugreek right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The intensely spiced and complex result was rewarding once I got it right.
Ethiopian communal eating with no utensils from a s…
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Restaurant review — Misir Wat that actually delivered
I'm sceptical of any restaurant claiming to do Misir Wat well, having been disappointed often enough. This one delivered. The richly buttery base was authentic and the use of berbere spice blend showed real knowledge.
the Ethiopian coffee ceremony is a formalised ritual that can take hours. The atm…
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