Shiro Powder Nech
Mild Ethiopian SeasoningThis mild seasoning, also known as 'Alicha /Mild Shiro powder', made from fine ground chickpea flour (w/o berbere) blended with aromatic cardamom, cumin, ginger & garlic, giving it its rich and mild characteristic flavor. Used to make popular Ethiopian Mild /White Shiro, a smooth, thick gravy dish, and is served with injera, a spongy flatbread. Can be added to soups, stews, dips to add flavor and as a thickening agent

Ingredients: Garbanzo, Ginger, Garlic, Black Cumin, Cardamom, Salt.

Simple recipe to make ‘Shiro Nech’:
In a pot heat 1/2 cup olive oil add 1/2 cup chopped red onion, and 2 cloves of chopped garlic, sauté until brown (3-4 min.), add 1-2tsp Turmeric powder, simmer a few minutes, then add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil, whisk in 3/4 cup ‘Shiro Alecha’ a teaspoon at a time, stirring to prevent lumps. Add more water or oil as needed and continue cooking, add water or oil to smooth it out if it’s getting too lumpy or thick. Let cook on low heat until it becomes thick but smooth (15-20min.), more like a stew. Stir in salt to taste. Serve hot with Injera bread.