A Timeless Ethiopian & Eritrean Chicken Stew!

by | Nov 6, 2024 | Blogs

Don’t everyone like chicken?!  If you’re craving for some chicken stew, it’s also nice to feed your brain with some CHICKEN-tastic blog post

Chicken dishes had been going on for thousands of years! But aside from fried chicken, which happens to be our usual pick as kids, there’s an available mouthwatering Ethiopian and Eritrean chicken dish – KILWA DORHO! But why is this one of the best from Ethiopia and Eritrea? This spiced chicken stew depicts the long, long history of the Horn of Africa and the connection it built to the broader world. Various spices are used by African folks in their culinary practices, such as turmeric, berbere, and fenugreek (used as an ingredient in spice blends and a flavoring agent in foods, beverages, and tobacco). The quote, “Patience is a virtue,” is true enough for the preparation of Kilwa Dorho, as it involves a slow-stewing technique for the flavors to develop fully. More than that, this embodies the skills and calmness of the hands that prepare the dish. Aside from being a sign of celebration of local ingredients and cooking methods, Kilwa Dorho also plays a significant part in Ethiopia and Eritrea’s cultural and religious observances. This dish is often enjoyed during a social gathering and important events. At Red Sea Restaurant & Bar, Kilwa Dorho is one of the living pieces of Ethiopian and Eritrean history and tradition. Come and experience this flavorful chicken dish with us, and live through the cultures of Ethiopia and Eritrea with the rich culinary traditions we have served since the ‘80s!

Chicken dishes had been going on for thousands of years! But aside from fried chicken, which happens to be our usual pick as kids, there’s an available mouthwatering Ethiopian and Eritrean chicken dish – KILWA DORHO!

But why is this one of the best from Ethiopia and Eritrea?

This spiced chicken stew depicts the long, long history of the Horn of Africa and the connection it built to the broader world. Various spices are used by African folks in their culinary practices, such as turmeric, berbere, and fenugreek (used as an ingredient in spice blends and a flavoring agent in foods, beverages, and tobacco). 

The quote, “Patience is a virtue,” is true enough for the preparation of Kilwa Dorho, as it involves a slow-stewing technique for the flavors to develop fully. More than that, this embodies the skills and calmness of the hands that prepare the dish. 

Aside from being a sign of celebration of local ingredients and cooking methods, Kilwa Dorho also plays a significant part in Ethiopia and Eritrea’s cultural and religious observances. This dish is often enjoyed during a social gathering and important events.

At Red Sea Restaurant & Bar, Kilwa Dorho is one of the living pieces of Ethiopian and Eritrean history and tradition. Come and experience this flavorful chicken dish with us, and live through the cultures of Ethiopia and Eritrea with the rich culinary traditions we have served since the ‘80s!