How to make ERITREAN 'Timtemo' // vegan & healthy

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while ground chicken is more affordable.

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: paprika + cayenne

Curry powder offers a similar flavor profile, while paprika and cayenne are more accessible.

Soak barley in water overnight.

Drain barley and steam it until tender, about 30-40 minutes.

In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes.

Add ground meat, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

Mix in diced tomatoes and berbere spice, cooking for 5 minutes until combined.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Shape the barley into small balls or patties.

Serve the barley with the meat mixture on top, accompanied by injera.

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