How To Make Senafech (Adri) Eritrean & Ethiopian food

teff flour

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Quinoa flour is gluten-free and nutritious.

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper + paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne and paprika mimic the flavor profile of berbere.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats while canola is budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee enhances flavor and is lactose-free.

Mix teff flour and water in a bowl until smooth.

Add salt to the mixture and stir well.

Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for an unspecified time.

Heat a steamer over medium heat.

Pour the batter into the steamer tray and spread evenly.

Steam the batter for an unspecified time until set.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add berbere spice and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Stir in cooked greens and legumes, cooking until heated through.

Add chopped tomatoes and peppers, cooking for an additional unspecified time.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and a dollop of butter before serving.

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