Food Is a Cultural Bridge
Chefs Marcus Samuelsson, Ruthie Russo, and Elazar Tamano discussed racism in the kitchen, what it’s like to introduce an audience to a cuisine that’s new to them, and more
Ethiopian Cooking
Traditional Doro Wat (Ethiopian Shabbat Chicken Stew)
In this Ethiopian Shabbat classic, chicken and eggs are coated with a rich tomato sauce spiced with ginger and berbere
Ethiopian Honey Tart (Mare)
Inspired by a visit to his father’s village, chef and artist Elazar Tamano created this recipe for an Ethiopian honey tart.
Contemporary Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken Stew)
The well-spiced chicken stew doro wat is traditionally served in Jewish Ethiopian homes for Shabbat. In this recipe, the classic gets an update.
Duba (Ethiopian Pumpkin Steak With Yellow Split Pea Purée)
This recipe for pumpkin steak atop yellow split peas, from chef Elazar Tamano, is a contemporary play on two Ethiopian classics.
Kitfo (Ethiopian Steak Tartare With Seasoned Clarified Butter)
Chef and artist Elazar Tamano serves his Ethiopian steak tartare on injera and tops it with crunchy fried potato shreds.
Injera (Ethiopian Flatbread)
At the heart of every Ethiopian mean is injera, a tangy and spongy flatbread. This recipe for the classic comes from chef and artist Elazar Tamano.