Shiro Tegamino (Bubbling Eritrean Roasted-Chickpea & Garlic Claypot Purée) – Authentic Eritrea Recipe

Ingredients for Shiro Tegamino (Bubbling Eritrean Roasted-Chickpea & Garlic Claypot Purée) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) velvety roasted chickpea flour/chickpea purée, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups diced ripe tomatoes and jalapeño, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup warm flatbread
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with berbere spice
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Eritrea seasoning (5 cloves garlic, ginger, olive oil drizzle)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown velvety roasted chickpea flour/chickpea purée for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, berbere spice, and 5 cloves garlic, ginger, olive oil drizzle, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add diced ripe tomatoes and jalapeño and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in warm flatbread right before serving warm.