Get a Taste of Ganna: Alicha Misir with Woinee Miriam

These vibrant red lentils with turmeric are a taste of Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas! ✨ Chef Woinee G. Mariam shares her take on the dish. Get the recipe ▶https://foodtv.com/3H5ybz9 Subscribe to Food Network ▶ http://foodtv.com/YouTube Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10! Follow Chef Woinee G. Mariam: https://www.instagram.com/tasteofethiopiaaustin/ Alicha Misir RECIPE COURTESY OF WOINEE MARIAM Level: Easy Total: 25 min Active: 25 min Yield: 4 to 6 servings (about 3 cups) Ingredients Lentils: 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 to 3 cups hot water 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed and drained Kosher salt 1 jalapeño, sliced Injera or rice, for serving Tomato Salad: 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if needed 2 large tomatoes, chopped 1 jalapeño, sliced into thin rounds 1 lime, juiced 1/2 small yellow onion, finely chopped Kosher salt Directions For the lentils: Start with warming the oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and turmeric and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually add 2 cups of the hot water and bring it to a boil. Add the lentils and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally and adding the remaining hot water as needed, until the lentils are thickened and can be broken with a spoon, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the jalapeño, cover and simmer for 2 minutes and let it settle. Add more salt, to taste. For the tomato salad: Stir to combine the olive oil, tomatoes, jalapeno, lime juice and onion in a medium bowl. Season with salt and add additional olive oil if needed. Serve the alicha misir over a flat piece of injera with the tomato salad and rolled, sliced injera on the side. It also can be served spooned over rice. Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. ▶ FOOD NETWORK KITCHEN APP: http://foodtv.com/FNKApp ▶ WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com ▶ FULL EPISODES: https://watch.foodnetwork.com ▶ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork ▶ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork ▶ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork #TasteOf #Ganna #Ethiopia #AlichaMisir #WoineeMiriam #FoodNetwork Get a Taste of Ganna and make Alicha Misir with Woinee Miriam | Food Network https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpmGo2ntzZY