Alicha, a cabbage dish, comes from Eritrea and Ethiopia. It is accompanied by injera and is delicious to eat alongside Timtimo (a spiced lentil dish), Shiro (a dried garbanzo bean dish), or any meat dish.

Alicha is very simple to make and a great way to eat your sulfur-containing vegetables, which can help prevent cancer. This dish packs a punch of heat, so discard the seeds from the serrano or jalapeno pepper, if necessary, to reduce the spice. And this amazing meal is made in just one-pot!

Alicha

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

25 mins

Total time

35 mins

 

Alicha, a cabbage dish, comes from Eritrea and Ethiopia. It is accompanied by injera and is delicious to eat alongside Timtimo (a spiced lentil dish), Shiro (a dried garbanzo bean dish), or any meat dish. Alicha is very simple to make and a great way to eat your sulfur-containing vegetables, which can help prevent cancer. This dish packs a punch of heat, so discard the seeds from the serrano or jalapeno pepper, if necessary, to reduce the spice.

Author: Mical Woldemichael

Recipe type: Vegetable Side Dish

Cuisine: African

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 red onion
• 1-2 serrano pepper or jalapeno
• 2-3 carrots
• 1 head of cabbage
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1 cup cilantro (optional), chopped

Instructions

1. Dice the red onions. In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil. Next, add the red onions and start to cook.
2. Slice the jalapeno in half lengthwise and keep the seeds attached. Cut off the stem and add jalapenos to the pot.
3. Dice the cabbage. Chop the carrots to similar bite sized pieces. Add the carrots to the red onions once they become translucent. Add some salt. Stir frequently.
4. After about 10 minutes, once the carrots are softened, add the cabbage and more salt & pepper as desired.
5. Stir well and let it cook until the cabbage wilts and shrinks for another 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: ½ cup Calories: 78.1 Fat: 3.6 Saturated fat: 0.5 Carbohydrates: 11 Sugar: 5.7 Sodium: 41.5 Fiber: 3.2 Protein: 2.1 Cholesterol: 0

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For more African-inspired recipes, check out:
North African Cauliflower Salad with Chermoula Sauce
Crockpot African Peanut Potato Stew
Roasted Tofu with Harissa Sauce

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