Fosalia is obviously Amharic for green beans; what carrot is in Amharic I don't know as this Ethiopian vegetarian dish appeared on the menu as Fosalia with Carrot. It was carrots and string beans flavored with tomato, garlic, and green pepper. It was an alitcha wot, meaning it was mild and yellow from turmeric, which distinguishes the mild stews from the fiery red ones. The beans were cooked to the point that the little beans themselves separated from the pods, but the carrot pieces were still nicely intact and they gave some sweetness to the otherwise savory dish. Even though it was supposedly cooked with vegetable oil, there was a buttery taste to it. There was also some sourness from the injera bread and the salad. This was my first time having this particular wot, and I'm going to add it to the menu of wots that I cook at home.
Location: Addis Restaurant, 3643 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, California. Date: July 19, 2021.
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AuthorChef Roland has been a legal resident of seven countries and has travelled in over thirty, documenting food along the way. He currently resides in the desert in Southern California. Categories
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