strips of sirloin simmered in a spiced stew with berbere, kibe, garlic, cardamom, coriander and other herbs and spices (spicy). an ethiopian favorite
Zoma Tibs
house special, cubed filet mignon pieces marinated in 'tej' green peppers, red onions and zoma's special sauce and sauteed to perfection
Kitfo
finely chopped tender sirloin seasoned with 'mitmita' and 'kibe', traditionally served raw, 'steak tartar' style but can be cooked to your liking (spicy). kitfo is an ethiopian delicacy
Gomen Be Siga
fresh collard greens simmered with sauteed beef, onions, green peppers and spices in a mild sauce
chicken gently simmered in onions, ginger, berbere and spices for hours to create a delightful stew (spicy). doro wett is traditionally served on special occasions
Doro Alitcha
chicken stew cooked as above but with a mild herb sauce
Doro Tibs
tender morsels of boneless chicken breast marinated in 'tej' then stir fried with ginger, garlic, sweet onions and tomatoes
Lamb
Yebeg Alitcha
tender lamb marinated in ginger, rosemary and spices; braised slowly in a mild sauce with a touch of turmeric
Awaze Tibs
cubes of lamb marinated in tej and awaze, then stir fried in kibe with onions and green pepper (spicy)
Fish
Assa Tibs
tilapia filet seasoned with herbs and spices, pan fried or grilled to perfection, served on a bed of tomato salad
Vegetarian Dishes
Gomen
collard greens slowly simmered in vegetable broth with finely chopped onions, garlic, ginger and other spices
Atakilt Wett
fresh carrots, potatoes, cabbage and onions, sauteed with garlic, ginger and tomatoes in a mild sauce
Fassolia
fresh string beans stir fried in garlic and a light tomato sauce
Misir Wett
red split lentils cooked with berbere, garlic, ginger, and other herbs and spices. (mildly spicy)
Kik Aletcha
split peas cooked and flavored with green peppers, onions and mild spices
Shiro Wett
chickpeas, lentils and peas roasted, powdered and cooked in a berbere sauce with a multitude of spices (spicy). shiro is ethiopian comfort food
Buticha
pureed chickpeas seasoned with red onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, olive oil, lemon juice and fresh herbs. serves chilled