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Samrawit Asfaw
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Samchiko

Cultural Context

Samchiko is a traditional Ethiopian dish, often enjoyed during communal meals and special occasions. It showcases the country's rich culinary heritage, emphasizing fresh ingredients and bold flavors. This dish is a favorite among seafood lovers and has seen variations in preparation across different regions of Ethiopia, reflecting local tastes and available ingredients.

EthiopianETmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup water
2 tablespoons basil
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 cup barley flour
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons flaxseed
1 teaspoon chili powder

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

fish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based alternative for those avoiding fish.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats while canola is more budget-friendly.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper adds sweetness without heat, while jalapeño is often less expensive.

coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Parsley provides a fresh flavor, while cilantro is often cheaper.

1

Boil water in a pot.

2

Go to the garden to get basil.

3

Rinse the basil and add it to the boiling water to infuse the flavor.

4

Add salt to the boiling water, then remove the basil after a short time.

5

Add aged and clarified butter to the infused water.

6

Add cardamom to the mixture.

7

Turn up the stove and add roasted barley flour to the pot.

8

Add half a cup of water to one cup of barley flour and mix.

9

Shape the mixture into balls, adding more water if it feels too dry.

10

Use an ice cream scoop to measure the mixture for even-sized balls.

11

Prepare a variety with chili powder, cardamom, and salt.

12

Roll the balls in raw flaxseed and honey to make them look pretty.

13

Pray for the honey to be successful in sticking the flaxseed to the balls.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingsautéing

Equipment Needed

grillfrying panmixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

SamakSamchik

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