CHECHEBSA (ETHIOPIAN BREAKFAST DISH)

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Chechebsa (sometimes called Kita Fir Fir in Ethiopia) is a classic breakfast dish that starts with preparing a batter that's fried to make a large flatbread called Kita. The kita is then torn into small pieces and is mixed with berbere and Niter Kibbeh spiced butter until it's a moist and soft mixture. Chechebsa can be served...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp oil, for frying
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup teff flour)
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup water (more or less, as needed for consistency)
4 Tbsp niter kibbeh (ethiopian spiced butter)
2 tsp berbere

Steps:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet or griddle.
2. Whisk together the flour and salt. Add 1/2 cup water and keep whisking, adding 2 Tbsp more water at a time as needed, and whisking until smooth and the consistency is like a thin pancake batter. Pour the batter into the hot skillet over medium heat. Use the back of a wooden spoon to spread the batter into a single layer to form a large pancake. Cook 2 to 4 minutes or until bottom is lightly browned. Flip the Kita, and cook other side another 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through. Set the cooked Kita aside for a few minutes, to cool.
3. Tear the Kita into small (about 1 inch) pieces.
4. Add niter kibbeh and berbere to a large skillet, and stir until melted. Add the torn Kita to the skillet and stir well with a wooden spoon until all the pieces are well coated with the spicy butter. Cook for several minutes, or until heated throughout. It should be moist but not mashed (more like the consistency of a savory bread pudding or a moist bread-based stuffing). Spoon into individual bowls and serve immediately with a spoon while still warm. (Some like to top it with a spoonful of yogurt and a pinch of berbere sprinkled over the yogurt, but that's purely optional.)

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Mb topak

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Chechebsa is a delicious and affordable dish. It's a great option for a quick and easy meal.

Shaik Shaida

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I love the versatility of chechebsa. You can add any type of vegetables or spices you like, so it's a great way to clean out your fridge.

Gareth Jarvis

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Chechebsa is a great way to start the day. It's filling, flavorful, and gives me energy for the day ahead.

Appiah Gilbert

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I've been making chechebsa for years and this is the best recipe I've ever used. It's simple, delicious, and always a hit with my family and friends.

Official Zedhky

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I'm so glad I found this recipe. Chechebsa is now one of my go-to breakfast dishes.

G.hussain Jumani

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I made chechebsa for my family and they loved it. It's a great dish to serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Carmen Segundo

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I followed the recipe exactly and the chechebsa turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.

Gaspi Billions

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The chechebsa was a bit spicier than I expected, but it was still very delicious. I would recommend using less berbere if you don't like spicy food.

Maureen Raine

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I love that this recipe uses leftover injera. It's a great way to use up leftovers and avoid waste.

Muddasir Satti

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I was surprised at how easy it was to make chechebsa. I thought it would be a lot more complicated, but it was actually quite simple.

Gyabeng Maxwell

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I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but I found the chechebsa to be perfectly balanced. The heat from the berbere was subtle and didn't overpower the other flavors.