Ye'anchote Wot: calories and recipe

Ingredients

• 1006 g anchote, white, raw (7 large cup)
• 8000 g water (for boiling) (8.0 l)
• 80 g oil (1 medium ECC)
• 124 g onion, chopped (2 medium cup)
• 10 g salt (2 small spoon)
• 1690 g water (for stew) (1.69 l)
• 5 g turmeric (2.5 small spoon)
• 15 g ginger, mashed (1 tbsp)
• 15 g garlic, mashed (1 tbsp)

How to make it

1. 1In a saucepan, boil anchote in 8 liters of water for 4 hours over high heat.
2. 2Peel the boiled anchote and cut into small cubes (dice).
3. 3In another saucepan, cook onion over low heat for 6 minutes until golden brown; add oil and cook for 4 minutes.
4. 4Stir in turmeric powder and cook for 6 minutes, splashing water as needed.
5. 5Mix in garlic and ginger, cooking for 6 minutes; incorporate diced anchote and cook for 3 minutes.
6. 6Add the remaining water and cook for 50 minutes.
7. 7Season with salt, cook for 4 minutes, and serve hot with enjera.

Recipe and nutrition: EPHI & FAO, Ethiopian Food Recipes 2025