---
title: Shiro (Spiced Chickpea Flour Stew)
servings: 4
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/shiro-wat
---

Gather @sunflower oil{4%tbsp} and @jalapeño{1}.

Mince the @onion{1} and @garlic{4%clove}, and chop the @tomato{1}.

Heat the oil in a small pot and soften the onion 3–4 minutes until translucent. ~{210%seconds}

Add the garlic, tomato and @berbere{1%tbsp}; cook 2 minutes until the tomato breaks down and the oil turns red. ~{2%minutes}

Off the heat, whisk the @chickpea flour{150%g} into 600ml water until completely lump-free.

Pour the chickpea slurry into the pot and simmer, whisking, 12–15 minutes until glossy and thick like custard. ~{15%minutes}

Top with sliced jalapeno and serve bubbling with injera.