BreakfastMain Course

Fir-Fir

Name: Fir-Fir
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: ethiopian
Ingredients: 1 pcs red onion finely chopped; 2 clove garlic minced; 1 tbsp ginger grated; 3 tbsp niter kibbeh; 2 tbsp berbere spice blend; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1.5 cup water; 1 tsp lemon juice; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 4 pcs injera torn into bite-sized pieces; 0.5 cup plain yogurt (optional)

Fir-Fir is a traditional Ethiopian breakfast made from torn pieces of injera bread simmered in a flavorful berbere sauce. This hearty and spicy dish is often enjoyed with a side of yogurt or cottage cheese. It's a great way to use leftover injera.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 30 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 231 kcal

VegetarianGluten-free

Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

1 pcsred onion, finely chopped
2 clovegarlic, minced
1 tbspginger, grated
3 tbspniter kibbeh
2 tbspberbere spice blend
1 tbsptomato paste
1.5 cupwater
1 tsplemon juice
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper
4 pcsinjera, torn into bite-sized pieces

for serving

0.5 cupplain yogurt(optional)

Equipment

large skillet · pot

The method

Step by step

1
Heat the niter kibbeh in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
About 1 min
2
Add the red onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
About 6 min
3
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
4
Add the berbere spice blend and tomato paste, stirring well to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the spices to toast.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Stir constantly to prevent the spices from burning.
5
Pour in the water, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
About 3 min
6
Add the torn injera pieces to the simmering sauce and stir gently to ensure all pieces are coated.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Do not overmix, as injera can become mushy.
7
Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the injera to absorb the flavors and soften.
About 6 min
8
Serve the fir-fir hot, optionally with a dollop of plain yogurt on the side.

Per serving

Nutrition

64%Score

Calories: 231.1kcal
Protein: 5g
Carbs: 27g
Fat: 12.4g
Fibre: 3.6g
Sugar: 4.2g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover fir-fir in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if needed to prevent drying.