Ye’telba Wot

A Rich, Spicy Sauce Made from Toasted, Ground Flaxseeds

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    2 cups

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Teff Love: Adventures in Vegan Ethiopan Cooking

By Kittee Berns

Published 2015

  • About

When toasted, flaxseeds become surprisingly nutty and delicious, with a rich aroma and flavor. In this wot, the toasted ground flaxseeds blend into the kulet and transform it into a rich, luscious sauce reminiscent of peanut butter, Mexican mole, and chocolate. The raw jalapeño chile adds a crunchy contrast to the smooth sauce, but if it’s too spicy for your taste, just leave it out. This wot will mellow if you make it a few hours ahead and reheat it before servi