--- title: "Shiro Wot A$25 | Taste of Ethiopia Menu" description: "Explore Shiro Wot at Taste of Ethiopia in Footscray. See the dish description, A$25 menu price and related Ethiopian options before your visit." url: "https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/menu/food/shiro-wot-footscray" --- Vegetarian # Shiro Wot Split-pea stew & colourful vegetable sides A$25 AUD Puréed split peas cooked with red pepper sauce, onion, garlic, ginger, olive oil, mild berbere sauce and fresh herbs. [Explore ordering](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/order-online) [Join us at the table](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/reservations) ![Vegetarian injera platter with a small pan of orange shiro, lentils, yellow split peas, beetroot, vegetables and salad](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/assets/food/food-03-vegetarian-skillet-overhead.webp) Restaurant menu price in AUD, updated 8 September 2026. Confirm accompaniments and serving size when ordering. ## What’s on *this plate?* Shiro Wot, also written Shiro Wat, is a smooth stew of puréed split peas with red-pepper sauce, onion, garlic, ginger, olive oil, mild berbere and fresh herbs. The photograph shows shiro in the centre of a larger vegetable platter; additional sides are not automatically included in the menu price. ![Vegetarian injera platter with a small pan of orange shiro, lentils, yellow split peas, beetroot, vegetables and salad](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/assets/food/food-03-vegetarian-skillet-overhead.webp) ### A closer look at each part **Shiro** Small black pan in the centre The smooth orange stew is shiro, a pulse-based dish with a consistency made for scooping. Pulses are foods such as dried peas and lentils. The restaurant describes its Shiro Wot as a puréed split-pea stew. **Onion and green chilli** Garnish on the shiro, with whole chillies nearby Small chopped onion and sliced green chilli sit on the stew. Whole green chillies are also placed at the top and bottom of the platter. Try the stew separately first if you are still finding your preferred heat. **Textured pulse servings** Red-brown portions above and below the pan; darker portion to the left These thicker servings have visible grains or pieces, unlike the smooth shiro. They appear to be different lentil or pulse preparations. Taste them separately and ask the team to name each one. **Yellow split-pea-style serving** Below the pan, towards the left This bright yellow portion has visible soft pieces. It appears to be a split-pea preparation and offers another texture to compare with the smooth centre stew; the precise recipe can be confirmed when ordering. **Yellow cabbage and vegetables** Towards the upper left and upper right Tender-looking yellow vegetable strips are mixed with orange carrot and other pieces. These give you a vegetable bite between the richer stews. The colour alone does not establish the seasoning or chilli level. **Beetroot** Lower right, next to the salad The deep purple chopped vegetable is beetroot. Expect an earthy contrast to the sauces, with pieces you can pick up alongside a little injera or greens. **Leafy salad** On both sides of the platter Green and dark salad leaves are mixed with tomato and red onion. Their fresh crunch makes a useful change of texture between the soft stews; ask about the dressing if you have an ingredient preference. **Injera** Three folded portions and the large sheet underneath The brown, finely bubbled flatbread is part of your meal. Tear a little from a folded portion, scoop one side at a time, then try combining a favourite stew and vegetable in the same bite. **Excellent****4.5****90 reviews on Google** [Write a review](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gZUF2ft8vjPss8Kp9) Amy Bachrach 5 months ago [Read guest reviews on Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gZUF2ft8vjPss8Kp9) Enjoyed a delicious lunch and a vegetarian platter with greens, lentils, vegetables and a bright salad. Dueanchonnee Sribenjalak a month ago [Read guest reviews on Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gZUF2ft8vjPss8Kp9) Praised the varied menu, delicious meat dishes and friendly staff, and recommended a visit. Kevin B. 3 months ago [Read guest reviews on Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gZUF2ft8vjPss8Kp9) Found a warm atmosphere and fresh, flavourful food, especially the vegetarian platter served on injera. [Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gZUF2ft8vjPss8Kp9) [Tripadvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g2062777-d27410743-Reviews-Taste_Of_Ethiopia-Footscray_Maribyrnong_Greater_Melbourne_Victoria.html) 1 / 15 YOUR FIRST FEW BITES ## Settle in. *Take your time.* THE FEEL ### Flavour & texture Smooth shiro, soft pulses, tender vegetables and fresh salad, all against tangy, spongy injera. THE FIRST BITE ### Start here Begin with a little shiro on plain injera. Next compare one textured pulse serving, some cabbage and a bite of salad. Once you know the flavours, try shiro and greens or beetroot in the same mouthful; ask which servings have more chilli. THE HOW ### Make it your own Tear injera into a bite-sized piece and scoop a little shiro or one of the sides. The injera underneath is part of the meal too. KEEP EXPLORING ## Another good place to start. [All food](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/menu#food-plates) [![Vegetarian platter of injera with orange stews, greens, potatoes, cabbage, beetroot and chopped salad](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/assets/food/food-06-vegetarian-sharing-overhead.webp) Ethiopian vegetarian stews & injera **Yetsom Beyaynetu** A$25 AUD](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/menu/food/yetsom-beyaynetu-footscray)[![Overhead presentation of Salad](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/assets/menu/ethiopian-salad-footscray.webp) Fresh vegetables with homemade dressing **Salad** A$15 AUD](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/menu/food/ethiopian-salad-footscray) ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Menu", "item": "https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/menu" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Food", "item": "https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/menu/food" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Shiro Wot", "item": "https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/menu/food/shiro-wot-footscray" } ] } ] ```