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Seared gored gored
Gored gored (ጎረድ ጎረድ): cubes of tender beef seared hot and tossed in warm spiced butter and awaze
Gored gored is a celebration dish in Addis Ababa, ordered at butcher-restaurants and served at weddings and holiday gatherings, where cubes of the best beef are dressed with melted niter kibbeh, awaze and mitmita and eaten with injera. Traditionally the meat is served raw. Raw beef is not for pregnant women, young children or anyone with a weakened immune system, so this version sears the cubes over a fierce heat until well browned on every side and cooked to at least 63 °C in the centre, then rests them; take them to 71 °C if you prefer them fully cooked. The result is tender and juicy, rich with spiced butter and fiery from the awaze. Chef's tip: dry the cubes thoroughly with kitchen paper and sear them in two batches; a crowded pan steams the meat grey instead of browning it.
- Total time
- 22 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ lb beef sirloin or fillettrimmed and cut into 2.5 cm cubes
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 tbsp niter kibbehsee our recipe
- 3 tbsp awazesee our recipe
- 1 tsp mitmitaor ¾ tsp cayenne pepper with a pinch of ground cardamom
- 1 green chilli (optional)thinly sliced
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Method
0/6 doneStep 1: Take 1 ⅓ lb beef sirloin or fillet out of the fridge 15 minutes before cooking, pat the cubes very dry with kitchen paper and season with ½ tsp salt.
Step 2: Heat a heavy frying pan over a high heat for 2 minutes until very hot, then add 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
2 minStep 3: Add half the beef in a single layer and leave it alone for 1½ minutes, until a deep brown crust forms underneath. Turn and sear every side, 4–5 minutes in all, then move to a plate. Repeat with the rest.
10 minStep 4: Check the largest cube with a probe thermometer: it must read at least 145°F in the centre. If not, return all the beef to the pan for a minute or two. Rest for 3 minutes. Serving it with a cold, raw centre is the mistake to avoid here.
Step 5: Turn the heat to low and melt 4 tbsp niter kibbeh in the same pan, scraping up the browned bits. Stir in 3 tbsp awaze and 1 tsp mitmita and warm for 30 seconds.
Step 6: Return the beef and any juices to the pan and toss until every cube is glossy and red. Scatter over 1 green chilli and serve straight away with injera.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 360 kcal
- Protein
- 34 g
- Carbs
- 3 g
- Fat
- 24 g
- Fibre
- 1 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does seared gored gored take?
- About 22 minutes in total: 10 minutes to prepare and 12 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- Is it very spicy?
- It has some heat. Use less chilli for a milder version, or more if you like it hot.
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