BreakfastMain Course

Firfir

Name: Firfir
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: ethiopian
Ingredients: 2 pcs injera shredded; 0.5 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 2 clove garlic minced; 1 tsp ginger grated; 2 tbsp berbere spice blend; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1.5 cup vegetable broth; 1 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 tsp salt; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped (optional)

Firfir is a traditional Ethiopian breakfast dish made from shredded injera bread simmered in a flavorful berbere sauce. It's a satisfying and aromatic meal, often enjoyed with a side of yogurt or a fried egg. This recipe offers a quick and delicious way to prepare it at home.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 25 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 378 kcal

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Mise en place

Ingredients

2 pcsinjera, shredded
0.5 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
2 clovegarlic, minced
1 tspginger, grated
2 tbspberbere spice blend
1 tbsptomato paste
1.5 cupvegetable broth
1 tbspolive oil
0.5 tspsalt

garnish

2 tbspfresh cilantro, chopped(optional)

Equipment

measuring cups · pot · measuring spoons · skillet · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
Heat the olive oil in a medium pot or skillet over medium heat.
About 1 min
2
Add the yellow onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
About 6 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
3
Stir in the garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
4
Add the berbere spice blend and tomato paste, stirring well to combine with the onion mixture.
About 1 min
5
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
About 2 min
6
Add the shredded injera to the simmering sauce, stirring gently to ensure all pieces are coated.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Break up any large pieces of injera before adding.
7
Cover the pot and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes, allowing the injera to absorb the flavors and soften.
About 4 min
8
Season with salt to taste.
9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

Per serving

Nutrition

67%Score

Calories: 378kcal
Protein: 11g
Carbs: 68.6g
Fat: 9.2g
Fibre: 8g
Sugar: 6.4g

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

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover firfir in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth to prevent drying.