Quanta Firfir (Beef Jerky Firfir) by HabeshChef

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper + paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne and paprika mimic the heat and depth of berbere.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

injera

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flatbread

💰Cheaper: pita bread

Whole wheat provides fiber, while pita is more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

Let the chopped up onion and oil simmer for about 8 minutes.

Add the berbere, mix well and add in the tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes.

Add water slowly so that the sauce doesn’t burn and has a smooth consistency.

Add the quanta (beef jerky) and butter and stir till it melts completely.

Cut up the injera in smaller rolls or even pieces and mix slowly with the sauce to allow thorough soaking.

Cooking Techniques

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