CHECHEBSA (ETHIOPIAN BREAKFAST DISH)
Chechebsa (sometimes called Kita Fir Fir in Ethiopia) is a classic breakfast dish that starts with preparing a batter that's fried to make a large flatbread called Kita. The kita is then torn into small pieces and is mixed with berbere and Niter Kibbeh spiced butter until it's a moist and soft mixture. Chechebsa can be served...
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Other Breakfast
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Heat oil in a large skillet or griddle.
- 2. Whisk together the flour and salt. Add 1/2 cup water and keep whisking, adding 2 Tbsp more water at a time as needed, and whisking until smooth and the consistency is like a thin pancake batter. Pour the batter into the hot skillet over medium heat. Use the back of a wooden spoon to spread the batter into a single layer to form a large pancake. Cook 2 to 4 minutes or until bottom is lightly browned. Flip the Kita, and cook other side another 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through. Set the cooked Kita aside for a few minutes, to cool.
- 3. Tear the Kita into small (about 1 inch) pieces.
- 4. Add niter kibbeh and berbere to a large skillet, and stir until melted. Add the torn Kita to the skillet and stir well with a wooden spoon until all the pieces are well coated with the spicy butter. Cook for several minutes, or until heated throughout. It should be moist but not mashed (more like the consistency of a savory bread pudding or a moist bread-based stuffing). Spoon into individual bowls and serve immediately with a spoon while still warm. (Some like to top it with a spoonful of yogurt and a pinch of berbere sprinkled over the yogurt, but that's purely optional.)
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SD Hafijul Islam
[email protected]I've never had Ethiopian food before, but this dish was a great introduction. I'll definitely be making it again.
Nehal Gurau
[email protected]This is one of my favorite Ethiopian dishes. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Jskdkskkssllslsls lslsisi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Ethiopian food, but I really enjoyed this dish. It was flavorful and filling.
Gerri Kuykendall
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast. I love that I can use up leftover injera.
Jerusalem Alexo
[email protected]The chechebsa was delicious, but the injera was a bit too sour for my taste.
Saleem jamali
[email protected]This dish was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I will definitely be making it again.
Edie Owopetu
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chechebsa turned out really dry. I'll have to try it again.
Bunnya Anthony
[email protected]The chechebsa was a bit bland for my taste, but the injera was delicious.
Nusrar Jahan Ruhi
[email protected]This is a really unique and flavorful dish. I loved the combination of spices.
SUFYAN ALLBALOCHI
[email protected]I've never had Ethiopian food before, but this dish was a great introduction. I'll definitely be making it again.
Md Jame
[email protected]The chechebsa was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the injera was perfect.
Krypa Gaming
[email protected]This is one of my favorite Ethiopian dishes. It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.
Rose Soto
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of Ethiopian food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The spices were flavorful without being overpowering.
savagesmith 331
[email protected]Made this for breakfast this morning and it was delicious! The flavors were so well balanced and the injera was the perfect accompaniment.