🇪🇹 Ethiopia recipe

Firfir

Firfir is the clever Ethiopian solution for leftover injera, transforming day-old sourdough flatbread into a hearty, saucy breakfast dish by tossing torn pieces in a rich mixture of berbere, niter kibbeh, and tomatoes. It is beloved across Ethiopia as a quick, satisfying morning meal that wastes nothing and delivers bold flavor.

Prep10 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves3
Difficultyeasy
Firfir, a Ethiopia dish

Ingredients

  • 3 large pieces day-old injera, torn into bite-sized strips
  • 2 large red onions, finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced butter)
  • 2 tablespoons berbere spice blend
  • 3 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 fresh green chili, sliced
  • 125ml water
  • Salt to taste

Method

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Nutrition per serving

Calories
300
Protein
7 g
Carbs
35 g
Fat
14 g

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