Vegan Yeshimbra Assa (Ethiopian Chickpea Fritters) Recipe

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Vegan Yeshimbra Assa (Ethiopian Chickpea Fritters)
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Directions:

  1. Mix the flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the 3/4 cup water, onion, and garlic. If dough is too crumbly, add a little more water. Dough should form a compact ball.
  2. On a lightly floured surface roll out dough until it is 1/4-inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes (fish shape is traditional). Pour oil into a skillet 2-3 inches deep. Heat oil until it reaches 350 degrees on a deep-frying thermometer.
  3. Fry fritters for 3-4 minutes, turning them frequently until they puff slightly and are golden brown on both sides.
  4. Transfer to a towel to drain.
  5. Prepare sauce. Chop onions very fine, and set aside 1/2 cup oil, 1/2 cup berbere, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1-1/2 cups water, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  6. Cook the onions in a dry skillet over the lowest heat for 5 minutes, or until they are soft and dry. Do not let burn or brown.
  7. Pour in the oil, and when it's hot, stir in the berbere and garlic. Add the water, stir, and cook briskly over moderate heat until the sauce thickens. Season with salt.
  8. Place the fritters in the skillet and coat them with the sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet partially, and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 397.54 Kcal (1664 kJ)
Calories from fat 192.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.41g 33%
Sodium 953.19mg 40%
Potassium 455.45mg 10%
Total Carbs 34.93g 12%
Sugars 6.68g 27%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g 40%
Protein 10.64g 21%
Vitamin C 11.4mg 19%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 43.3mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 183.3 Kcal (767 kJ)
Calories from fat 88.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.87g 33%
Sodium 439.5mg 40%
Potassium 210mg 10%
Total Carbs 16.1g 12%
Sugars 3.08g 27%
Dietary Fiber 4.56g 40%
Protein 4.9g 21%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 19%
Iron 1.1mg 13%
Calcium 20mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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