Ethiopian
Firfir (Ethiopian Spicy Scrambled Eggs with Injera)
A community recipe for Firfir (Ethiopian Spicy Scrambled Eggs with Injera), adapted from the collaboratively edited Wikibooks Cookbook.
Gather
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 2–3 Tomatoes chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1–2 Green Chiles finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Berbere Spice Blend
- 4–6 pieces Injera torn into small pieces
- 4 Eggs
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon Salt or to taste
- As needed Cilantro chopped, for garnish
Make it
Method
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they become translucent and slightly browned.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and chopped green chilies, and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until they begin to soften.
- 5
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and add the berbere spice blend, paprika, turmeric, and salt. Mix well to combine.
- 6
Push the sautéed vegetables to one side of the pan, creating a space for the eggs.
- 7
Pour the beaten eggs into the empty space in the pan and scramble them with a wooden spoon or spatula until they are fully cooked.
- 8
Mix the scrambled eggs with the sautéed vegetables in the pan.
- 9
Tear the pieces of injera into small bite-sized pieces and add them to the pan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- 10
Cook for a few more minutes, allowing the injera to absorb the flavors and soften slightly.
- 11
Remove the pan from heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Serve hot, and enjoy the spicy and savory flavors of this traditional Ethiopian dish.
Source & rights
Where this recipe comes from
Adapted from “Firfir (Ethiopian Spicy Scrambled Eggs with Injera)” by Wikibooks contributors, revision 4506368, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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