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Yeshimbra Asa (Pea Flour Fish

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This African appetizer features Onions or shallots, chopped, Cayenne, Salt, Oil. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 625.6
Description
This African appetizer features Onions or shallots, chopped, Cayenne, Salt, Oil. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Onions or shallots, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/3 cup Oil
  • 1/3 cup Berbere
  • 2 cup Chick pea flour*
Directions
  1. 1
    Oil for frying In a dry, heavy pot, stir the onions over low heat until browned.
  2. 2
    Add 1/3 c water along with the cayenne, salt & oil.
  3. 3
    Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes & then add another 2/3 c water & the berbere.
  4. 4
    Bring to a boil, cover & reduce heat, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5
    Meanwhile,
  6. 6
    add just enough water to the pea flour to
  7. 7
    make a thick dough similar to that for rolled cookies.
  8. 8
    Try using 1/2 c water &
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    add extra a teaspoonful at a time until the mixture adheres to itself to
  10. 10
    form a ball.
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    Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of a 1/4" &
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    cut into shapes with a cookie cutter.
  13. 13
    Ethiopians make fish shapes & decorate them with all sorts of designs.
  14. 14
    Fry the pieces in moderately hot oil in a heavy skillet for 3 to 4 minutes, turning several times.
  15. 15
    When they are crisp & brown, cautiously spoon them into the sauce in the pot.
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    Simmer gently for 5 or 6 minutes, being careful not to break the shapes.
  17. 17
    Lift pieces out with a slotted spoon & drain on cloths.
  18. 18
    Serve with the sauce.
  19. 19
    Also called gram or garbanzo flour, it is easily found in Asian foodstores

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 625.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.2g33%
Saturated Fat 3.2g16%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2441.1mg102%
Total Carbohydrate 94.0g32%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g16%
Sugars 1.6g
Protein 12.3g25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: african, appetizer, asa, berbere, boiling, cayenne, chick, chopped, fish, flour, frying, oil, onions, pea, salt, shallots, simmering, title, vegan, vegetarian
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