Cook what you grow
Atakilt Wat (Ethiopian Cabbage and Potatoes)
The Ethiopian fasting-table standard: cabbage, carrots, and potatoes steamed slowly with onion, garlic, ginger, and turmeric until everything turns silky, gold, and deeply savory.
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Ingredients
serves 4From the garden
- 1 head green cabbage, cored and cut into 1-inch ribbons · a small head, about 2 lb
- 3 medium potatoes, cut into large chunks
- 4 medium carrots, cut into thick diagonal slices
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh turmeric, grated · or 1 tsp ground turmeric; it is what makes the pot gold
- 1 small green chile, seeded and sliced (optional)
From the pantry
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- crusty bread (optional) · or injera, for scooping
- salt · to taste
- black pepper