Shiro Wot

Ingredients

• 12 C boiling water
• 6 C peanut paste
• 1.5 C butter
• 6 yellow onion, diced
• 4 tbsp berbere
• salt
• 6 C sweet corn kernels
• 3 lb root and green veg of choice, diced
• 3 lb pumpkin, diced
• 6 large semi-ripe plantain or banana (each cut into 6 rounds)
• 6 tbsp tomato paste

Procedure

1. Blend together the boiling water and peanut paste, and set aside.
2. Melt the butter over low heat. Saute onions and berbere for about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in blended peanut paste and salt. Simmer on low heat for 30 min.
4. Add the corn, root vegetables, pumpkin and plantain and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are cooked and the sauce has thickened.