One of my top Ethiopian recipes to make at home is Doro Wat Chicken Stew, a rich saucy chicken dish made with butter, wine, and spices. What Is Doro Wat? (Doro Wot?) Doro Wat is a classic Ethiopian recipe often made with beef or lamb. However, the most popular version outside of Ethiopia is Chicken Doro Wat.
This authentic Doro Wat recipe captures the very best of Ethiopian cooking! Doro Wat is one of the most famous of all African dishes. You will find it in every Ethiopian restaurant and virtually anyone who is familiar with African cuisine will have heard of it.
There is a reason why Doro Wat is the national dish of Ethiopia and one of the most famous of all African dishes – it’s fabulous! This authentic Doro Wat recipe captures the very best of Ethiopian cooking!
Traditionally, when making Doro wat, a whole chicken is used. The chicken is washed in vinegar solution and with salt and the skin is taken off before the chicken is cut into twelve, representing the twelve tribes of Jacob in the bible. I did not use a whole chicken for this recipe, neither did I use twelve chicken pieces.