How to Make INJERA SALAD! (Timatim Firfir)

injera

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flatbread

💰Cheaper: pita bread

Whole wheat flatbread adds fiber, while pita is more readily available.

ripe tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes enhance flavor, while canned are budget-friendly.

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper + paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne and paprika mimic the heat and depth of berbere.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar freshness, and dried herbs are more economical.

Wash the vegetables thoroughly before cutting.

Cut the tomatoes, removing the core and slicing them into pieces, placing them aside to catch the juice.

Cut the jalapenos in half, keeping the seeds for extra spice, and slice them into pieces.

Peel and mince the onion, adding it to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Peel the garlic, crush it, and chop it finely before adding it to the mixture.

Cut the lime, rolling it to release the juice, and squeeze the juice into the bowl.

Eyeball and add salt to taste, ginger powder, and a splash of extra virgin olive oil.

Add a little water to the mixture and taste test for seasoning.

Finally, wash your hands, tear the injera into pieces, and mix it into the tomato mixture, ensuring it absorbs the flavors.

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