Best Ethiopian Breakfast Food: Firfir Recipe (ፍርፍር አሰራር )

injera

🥗Healthier: whole wheat injera

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat injera adds fiber, while flatbread is more accessible.

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper + paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne and paprika mimic the flavor profile of berbere.

cooked beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs maintain flavor, while omitting herbs is budget-friendly.

Saute onions on medium high heat until translucent in a medium sized pan.

Add Berbere and cook for 5 minutes, adding a few tablespoons of Spiced Water if it gets too dry.

Add Garlic and Tomatoes and cook for about 10 minutes, adjusting cooking time for desired sauce chunkiness.

Add Jalapeno and Clarified Butter (if using) towards the end of cooking, seasoning with Salt, Black Pepper, and Cardamom (Optional).

Turn off heat, cut up the Injera evenly, and slowly add it to the sauce, stirring gently to keep it intact.

Plate and garnish with finely chopped Jalapeno.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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