Ethiopia

Fit-fit (Ethiopian Bread Salad)

Fit-fit, also known as Ethiopian bread salad, is a delightful and flavorful dish made with torn pieces of injera (Ethiopian flatbread) tossed in a zesty dressing.

4 servings · Moderate

Fit-fit (Ethiopian Bread Salad)

Fit-fit is the Ethiopian breakfast built on day-old injera, which is why a leftover loaf is never wasted. Torn flatbread is stir-fried with onion, tomato and berbere until the outside takes a slight crisp while the center stays soft. The hot spice blend also wakes up the natural sourness of teff bread, and a small pot of berbere sauce on the side is what lets the plate finish cleanly.

Ingredients

  • niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced clarified butter) or regular butter2 tablespoons
  • medium-sized onion, finely chopped1
  • tomatoes, diced2
  • jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional for spice)1
  • berbere spice blend, or to taste1 teaspoon
  • leftover injera, torn into bite-sized pieces4 pieces
  • Salt, to tasteTo taste
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnishAs needed

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the niter kibbeh or regular butter in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the finely chopped onion to the pan and sauté until translucent and slightly browned.

  3. 3

    Stir in the diced tomatoes and jalapeño pepper (if using) and cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle the berbere spice blend over the mixture and mix well to coat the onions and tomatoes. Adjust the amount of berbere according to your preferred level of spiciness.

  5. 5

    Add the torn pieces of injera to the pan and gently toss them with the onion and tomato mixture.

  6. 6

    Sauté the mixture for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the injera is heated through and slightly crispy.

  7. 7

    Season with salt to taste. Keep in mind that injera can be slightly sour, so adjust the salt accordingly.

  8. 8

    Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley.

  9. 9

    Serve warm as a delicious and satisfying breakfast or brunch option.

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Source: Wikibooks Cookbook (English) · CC BY-SA 4.0; English normalized and Chinese translation added by WorldBite.