Ethiopian Injera Frites with Berbere Spice

Name: Ethiopian Injera Frites with Berbere Spice
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: 4 cups injera (stale or day-old), cut into strips; 1 tablespoon berbere spice mix; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; Oil for frying (vegetable or canola); 1 cup Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped; 1 teaspoon berbere spice mix; Salt to taste

Golden-fried delights with a fiery twist

Crispy injera fritters infused with aromatic Ethiopian berbere spices, perfect for snacking.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Frites

4 cups injera (stale or day-old), cut into strips

1 tablespoon berbere spice mix

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

For the Spicy Yogurt Dip

1 cup Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

1 teaspoon berbere spice mix

Salt to taste

Preparation

Preparing the Frites

Combine Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the injera strips with berbere spice and salt.

Coat with Flour

Sprinkle the flour over the injera and toss until coated evenly.

Rest

Let sit for 15 minutes to absorb flavors.

Preparing the Spicy Yogurt Dip

Mix Dip

In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, fresh dill, berbere spice, and salt.

Chill

Refrigerate to meld flavors until serving.

Cooking Process

Frying the Frites

Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry injera strips in batches until golden brown.

Drain Excess Oil

Use a slotted spoon to transfer frites to paper towels to drain excess oil.

Season Frites

Sprinkle lightly with extra berbere spice if desired before serving.

Plating & Serving