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Eritrean Injera & Zigni

Cultural Context

Injera, a staple of Eritrean cuisine, is a sourdough flatbread made from teff flour. Traditionally, it serves as both a plate and utensil for stews like zigni, a spicy meat dish enriched with berbere spice. This communal meal reflects the Eritrean culture of sharing and hospitality, often enjoyed during celebrations and gatherings. Today, injera and zigni have gained popularity beyond Eritrea, with variations appearing in Ethiopian cuisine and other regions.

EritreanERmain
180 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups teff flour
3 cups water
1 tablespoon ground mustard seeds
2 tablespoons berbere spice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup stewed lentils
1 tablespoon berbere spice
1 teaspoon salt
1 onion
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin

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

teff flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while all-purpose flour is more accessible.

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Cayenne pepper offers heat, while paprika provides color and mild flavor.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: lentils

Chicken is leaner, and lentils are a budget-friendly protein alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

1

Grease the cooking surface with ground mustard seeds.

2

Mix teff flour with water to form a batter.

3

Pour the batter onto the cooking surface, spreading it thinly.

4

Cover the batter to allow it to cook evenly on one side until darkened.

5

Prepare the Ethiopian spice mix by combining spices with oil and water.

6

Cook the stewed lentils with the spice mix.

Cooking Techniques

fermentingcookingsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlnon-stick skilletpotladleclean cloth

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegangluten-freenut-free

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Injera with ZigniEritrean Flatbread and Stew

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