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Firfir

Firfir is a traditional Ethiopian breakfast dish made from shredded injera bread simmered in a flavorful berbere sauce. It's a satisfying and aromatic meal, often enjoyed with a side of yogurt or a fried egg. This recipe offers a quick and delicious way to prepare it at home.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
25 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
Medium
Per serving
378 kcal
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Firfir

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.

Ingredients

  • 2 pcsinjera, shredded
  • 0.5 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 clovegarlic, minced
  • 1 tspginger, grated
  • 2 tbspberbere spice blend
  • 1 tbsptomato paste
  • 1.5 cupvegetable broth
  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 0.5 tspsalt

garnish

  • 2 tbspfresh cilantro, chopped(optional)

Equipment

measuring cups · pot · measuring spoons · skillet · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a medium pot or skillet over medium heat.

    About 1 min

  2. 2

    Add the yellow onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

    About 6 min

    Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to prevent burning.

  3. 3

    Stir in the garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.

    About 1 min

  4. 4

    Add the berbere spice blend and tomato paste, stirring well to combine with the onion mixture.

    About 1 min

  5. 5

    Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

    About 2 min

  6. 6

    Add the shredded injera to the simmering sauce, stirring gently to ensure all pieces are coated.

    About 1 min

    Cook’s note: Break up any large pieces of injera before adding.

  7. 7

    Cover the pot and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes, allowing the injera to absorb the flavors and soften.

    About 4 min

  8. 8

    Season with salt to taste.

  9. 9

    Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

Per serving

Nutrition

Calories
378kcal
Protein
11g
Carbs
68.6g
Fat
9.2g
Fibre
8g
Sugar
6.4g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover firfir in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth to prevent drying.

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