Doro Wot
Doro Wot is a rich, spicy Ethiopian chicken stew, celebrated as a centerpiece for holidays and special occasions. It features chicken pieces slow-cooked in a deeply flavorful base of berbere spice blend, onions, and often clarified butter (niter kibbeh), typically served alongside injera bread.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the chicken and contains healthy fats from the spiced butter. It provides a good source of iron, B vitamins, and fiber when served with injera, with a typical serving containing roughly 400-500 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 10 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 12 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Selenium | 28 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.8 mg |
| Zinc | 3.2 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Doro Wot is traditionally served with a hard-boiled egg, symbolizing fertility and prosperity, and its signature deep red color comes from berbere, a complex spice blend that is the heart of Ethiopian cuisine.
