
Mushroom Tibs (Vegetarian)
Meaty portobello mushrooms sautéed in Niter Kibbeh with traditional Ethiopian aromatics.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
Recipe serves 5
Ingredients
- 1 pound Portobello mushrooms, sliced into thick strips
- 1 large Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced butter) or oil for vegan
- 2 tablespoons Berbere spice blend
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 medium Roma tomato, diced
- 1 whole Jalapeño, deseeded and sliced
- 0.25 cup Vegetable broth or water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 small Fresh rosemary sprig(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the sliced mushrooms to the dry pan, cooking until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
- 2
Add the Niter Kibbeh to the pan and stir to coat the mushrooms once they have shrunk slightly in size.
- 3
Add the sliced red onions and sauté for 5 minutes until they become soft and translucent.
- 4
Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and Berbere spice, toasting the spices for about 1 minute until very fragrant.
- 5
Add the diced tomatoes and the vegetable broth, stirring to deglaze the bottom of the pan and create a light sauce.
- 6
Simmer the mixture for 3-4 minutes until the liquid reduces and thickens around the mushrooms.
- 7
Toss in the sliced jalapeños and the rosemary sprig, cooking for just 2 more minutes to soften the peppers.
- 8
Remove from heat, season with salt to taste, and serve immediately with warm Injera flatbread.
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