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Ethiopian Cuisine

Injera

Injera is a staple in Ethiopian cuisine, a spongy and sour flatbread made from teff flour, often used as both a utensil and a base for various dishes. 1)

Doro Wat

Doro Wat is a popular Ethiopian dish, a spicy chicken stew cooked with berbere spice blend and served with injera. 2)

Tibs

Tibs are stir-fried or sautéed meat dishes, often made with beef, lamb, or goat, and seasoned with spices, onions, and peppers. 3)

Kitfo

Kitfo is a dish made from minced raw beef seasoned with spices and often served with injera, similar to a tartare. 4)

Shiro

Shiro is a thick stew made from ground chickpeas or lentils, often spiced and served with injera or bread. 5)

Tej

Tej is a traditional Ethiopian honey wine, often homemade, and enjoyed during festive occasions. 6)

Berbere

Berbere is a key spice blend in Ethiopian cuisine, made from various ground spices including chili peppers, ginger, and cardamom. 7)

Firfir

Firfir is a dish made from torn pieces of injera soaked in spiced sauce, often mixed with vegetables or meat. 8)

Gomen

Gomen is a dish made from collard greens sautéed with spices and often served as a side dish. 9)

Misir Wat

Misir Wat is a spicy lentil stew made with berbere spice, often served as a vegetarian option with injera. 10)

Alicha

Alicha is a type of stew made from meat, vegetables, and various spices, cooked in a mild and fragrant sauce. 11)

Kik Alicha

Kik Alicha is a simple and flavorful dish made from split yellow lentils cooked with onions, garlic, and turmeric. 12)

Fitfit

Fitfit is a dish made from torn injera mixed with various ingredients like vegetables, spices, and often yogurt. 13)

Gored Gored

Gored Gored is a dish made from cubes of raw meat, often beef or lamb, seasoned with spices and served with injera. 14)

Enkulal Firfir

Enkulal Firfir is a dish made from pieces of injera soaked in a sauce made from spicy clarified butter and served with scrambled eggs. 15)