Key Sir Alicha (Ethiopian Beets and Potatoes)

Key sir alicha is an East African dish made with vegetables, ginger, and garlic. This quick and easy meal is also vegetarian.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 486 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup water
• 4 large potatoes, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 large beets, diced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup canola oil
• 1.5 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
• 1.5 teaspoons minced fresh ginger

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt; cook and stir until onion is softened and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beets and stir to combine. Add 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil.

Step 2

Cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until beets are easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes. Add potatoes and cook until potatoes are soft but not falling apart, about 15 minutes.