It’s easy to make your favorite Ethiopian lentil stew (Misir wot) or Ethiopian meat stew (Siga wot) using our popular Mild Simmer Sauce. Thickened with rich tomatoes complemented by hint of spice, the Mild Simmer Sauce is seasoned with traditional Ethiopian flavors. Simmering a stew with this sauce will fill your kitchen with delicious aromas, and the food will satisfy anyone in the family who enjoys Ethiopian food-- even those who have limited tolerance for spicy foods.

Preparation is quick and easy: simply mix 1 jar of Mild Simmer Sauce with lentils or meat, and cook until lentils are soft or until meat is done. Directions on label.

Ingredients - Onions, Organic tomato puree, olive oil, Red chili peppers, Garlic, Spices, Paprika, Citric Acid, Water, Natural vitamin E (Protect flavor).

What is a simmer sauce? In Ethiopian cuisine, a simmer sauce also known as Kulet serves as a base for stews made with lentils or sometimes meat. When making a stew, a base sauce is developed first by simmering onions, spices and oil. Creating this sauce is the most time-consuming part of making a stew, and so we’re glad to be able to offer you ready-made simmer sauces to get your Ethiopian stews off to a great start!