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Flavorsome Ethiopian Firfir with Berbere Sauce and Injera

Name: Flavorsome Ethiopian Firfir with Berbere Sauce and Injera
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 tbsp ground Berbere spice mix; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 4 large pieces of Injera; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup tomatoes, diced; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Experience the tastes of Ethiopia with this flavorful Firfir dish, combining spiced Berbere sauce with Injera, a traditional Ethiopian bread.

4.3(76 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 10, 2025

Flavorsome Ethiopian Firfir with Berbere Sauce and Injera — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Berbere Sauce

For the Firfir

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 258 kcal
Protein: 4.9 g
Carbs: 42.88 g
Fat: 8.09 g
Fiber: 5.05 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1031 kcal
Protein: 19.6 g
Carbs: 171.5 g
Fat: 32.34 g
Fiber: 20.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 tbsp ground Berbere spice mix	35	1	7	1	3
1 small onion, finely chopped	44	1.2	10	0.1	1.9
2 cloves garlic, minced	9	0.5	2	0.04	0.1
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger	5	0.1	1.2	0.1	0.1
2 tbsp tomato paste	27	1.4	5.4	0.1	1.4
4 large pieces of Injera	600	12	128	3.2	8
2 tbsp olive oil	239	0	0	27	0
1 bell pepper, chopped	24	1	6	0.2	2
1 cup tomatoes, diced	32	1.6	7	0.4	2.2
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped	4	0.3	0.9	0.1	0.4
1 lemon, cut into wedges	12	0.5	4	0.1	1.1

These estimates are provided for nutritional guidance only and are not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Firfir

1
Tear Injera
Tear the Injera into bite-sized pieces.
2
Oil and Rest
Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and let it sit for 10 minutes.
3
Season Tomatoes
In a bowl, mix the diced tomatoes with a pinch of salt and set aside.

Preparing the Berbere Sauce

1
Heat Oil
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2
Sauté Onions
Add the onions and sauté until translucent.
3
Add Aromatics & Spice
Stir in garlic, ginger, and Berbere spice, cook until fragrant.
Tip: ⚠ Important: Make sure not to burn the Berbere spice as it can turn bitter. 💡 Pro Tip: Add a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick.

How to Make Flavorsome Ethiopian Firfir with Berbere Sauce and Injera

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Sautéing Onions
Cook until onions are soft and translucent.
2
Simmering Sauce
Gently simmer with tomato paste and spices for 15 minutes.
3
Combining Firfir
Fold the Injera pieces into the sauce, ensuring each piece is well-coated.