Ingredient appreciation — what makes Misir Wat special

What sets Misir Wat apart is the handling of berbere spice blend. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the deep and earthy result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Ethiopian communal eating with no utensils from a shared injera is a social and hygienic tradition. The an Addis Ababa restaurant atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had Ethiopian coffee ceremony as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Misir Wat is the place to start.