Flavorsome Ethiopian Firfir with Berbere Sauce and Injera

A Vibrant Ethiopian Dish Full of Bold Flavors

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

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Berbere Sauce

2 tbsp ground Berbere spice mix

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp freshly grated ginger

2 tbsp tomato paste

For the Firfir

4 large pieces of Injera

2 tbsp olive oil

1 bell pepper, chopped

1 cup tomatoes, diced

For the Garnish

1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

1 lemon, cut into wedges

Preparation

Marinating the Firfir

Tear Injera

Tear the Injera into bite-sized pieces.

Oil and Rest

Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and let it sit for 10 minutes.

Season Tomatoes

In a bowl, mix the diced tomatoes with a pinch of salt and set aside.

Preparing the Berbere Sauce

Heat Oil

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Sauté Onions

Add the onions and sauté until translucent.

Add Aromatics & Spice

Stir in garlic, ginger, and Berbere spice, cook until fragrant.

⚠ 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.

Cooking Process

Sautéing Onions

Cook until onions are soft and translucent.

Simmering Sauce

Gently simmer with tomato paste and spices for 15 minutes.

Combining Firfir

Fold the Injera pieces into the sauce, ensuring each piece is well-coated.

Plating & Serving

Flavorsome Ethiopian Firfir with Berbere Sauce and Injera

FaUtensils

Plating and Serving

Serve the Firfir on a large platter with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Sauce Pairings

Yogurt sauce

A cool complement to the spicy Firfir

Ethiopian spiced butter (Niter Kibbeh)

For drizzling

Garnishes & Accompaniments

Chopped cilantroFresh lemon wedges

Perfect Sides

Ethiopian lentil stew (Misir Wot)

Sautéed greens (Gomen)