Fir-Fir
Fir-Fir is a traditional Ethiopian breakfast made from torn pieces of injera bread simmered in a flavorful berbere sauce. This hearty and spicy dish is often enjoyed with a side of yogurt or cottage cheese. It's a great way to use leftover injera.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 30 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 231 kcal
Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 1 pcsred onion, finely chopped
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 1 tbspginger, grated
- 3 tbspniter kibbeh
- 2 tbspberbere spice blend
- 1 tbsptomato paste
- 1.5 cupwater
- 1 tsplemon juice
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper
- 4 pcsinjera, torn into bite-sized pieces
for serving
- 0.5 cupplain yogurt(optional)
Equipment
large skillet · pot
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the niter kibbeh in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 2
Add the red onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
About 6 min
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
- 4
Add the berbere spice blend and tomato paste, stirring well to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the spices to toast.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Stir constantly to prevent the spices from burning.
- 5
Pour in the water, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
About 3 min
- 6
Add the torn injera pieces to the simmering sauce and stir gently to ensure all pieces are coated.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Do not overmix, as injera can become mushy.
- 7
Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the injera to absorb the flavors and soften.
About 6 min
- 8
Serve the fir-fir hot, optionally with a dollop of plain yogurt on the side.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 231.1kcal
- Protein
- 5g
- Carbs
- 27g
- Fat
- 12.4g
- Fibre
- 3.6g
- Sugar
- 4.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover fir-fir in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if needed to prevent drying.
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