ethiopian beet & potato salad

San Diego
Updated on Jul 15, 2017

A wonderful Ethiopian salad with a refreshingly cool lemony character and a cheerful pink and purple appearance.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound yellow potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 pound red beets
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1/2 medium onion (yellow or red), finely diced
  • 1 - jalapeño chile, seeded and finely diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 pinch fenugreek powder

How To Make ethiopian beet & potato salad

  • Step 1
    Wash and trim the beets, and simmer in a medium saucepan for about 35 - 45 minutes (depending on size), or until tender. Remove the beets from the liquid and remove skins with a paper towel. Cut into bite sized pieces.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, gently simmer the potatoes for 20 – 25 minutes, or until tender. Drain the potatoes, and let them dry out a little in the warm pot.
  • Step 3
    While the beets and potatoes are cooking, dice the onion and jalapeño, and place them in a large serving bowl with the lemon juice and peanut oil. When the potatoes have dried off a little, add them (still warm) to the onion mixture, and gently combine. Add the beets, and stir through until everything is a lovely pink shade.
  • Step 4
    Toast the yellow mustard seeds just until they start popping, then pour them over the salad, along with the salt and fenugreek powder. Stir well to combine.
  • Step 5
    This can be made a day or two in advance. Keep tightly covered in the refrigerator.

Discover More

Category: Potatoes
Ingredient: Vegetable
Diet: Vegan
Culture: African
Method: Stove Top
Keyword: #Ethiopia

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