Ethiopian Suf Fitfit with Injera and Chickpeas
A hearty Ethiopian salad combining injera with seasoned chickpeas
Suf Fitfit is a traditional Ethiopian dish made by combining pieces of Injera with spiced chickpeas, creating a vibrant and filling salad.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Injera
Chickpea Mixture
Dressing
Salad Assembly
Preparation
Preparing the Injera
Tear the injera
Tear the injera into small, bite-sized pieces.
Dry the injera
Spread the pieces on a baking sheet and set aside to slightly dry.
Preparing the Chickpeas
Heat olive oil
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add chickpeas and spices
Add chickpeas and sprinkle with cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika.
For more flavor, toast the spices in the skillet for a minute before adding chickpeas.
Crisp the chickpeas
Cook for 5-7 minutes until chickpeas become slightly crispy. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
Be careful not to overcook the chickpeas; they should remain slightly firm.
Cooking Process
Toasting Chickpeas
Sauté chickpeas with spices until fragrant.
Drying Injera
Allow injera pieces to dry slightly for a better texture in the salad.
Mixing Dressing
Whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth before mixing with the salad.
Plating & Serving
Ethiopian Suf Fitfit with Injera and Chickpeas
Ethiopian Suf Fitfit with Injera and Chickpeas
Plating & Serving
Serve the Suf Fitfit in a large shallow dish, mixing the injera and chickpeas thoroughly with the dressing and layering the vegetables on top.