Ethiopian Suf Fitfit with Injera and Chickpeas

Name: Ethiopian Suf Fitfit with Injera and Chickpeas
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Injera bread; Chickpeas; Olive oil; Ground cumin; Ground coriander; Smoked paprika; Salt and pepper; Lemon juice; Tahini; Garlic; Extra-virgin olive oil; Salt; Red onion; Green bell pepper; Red bell pepper; Parsley; Cilantro

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

Injera bread

3 large pieces

Chickpea Mixture

Chickpeas

1 can, drained and rinsed

Olive oil

2 tbsp

Ground cumin

1 tsp

Ground coriander

1 tsp

Smoked paprika

1/2 tsp

Salt and pepper

To taste

Dressing

Lemon juice

3 tbsp, freshly squeezed

Tahini

1 tbsp

Garlic

1 clove, minced

Extra-virgin olive oil

1 tbsp

Salt

To taste

Salad Assembly

Red onion

1/2, thinly sliced

Green bell pepper

1, diced

Red bell pepper

1, diced

Parsley

1/4 cup, chopped

Cilantro

1/4 cup, chopped

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