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Chechebsa

A warm breakfast of torn griddle bread tossed in berbere and spiced butter, finished with honey and yogurt.

  • Serves 4
  • Active 25 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Breakfast

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup niter kibbeh spiced butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp berbere
  • 2 tbsp honey for serving
  • Plain yogurt for serving

Method

  1. Mix the flour, water and salt into a thick, spreadable batter.
  2. Oil a 12-inch nonstick skillet, spread the batter into a thin even round with an oiled spatula and cook over medium heat until golden underneath and set on top, 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Flip and cook 3 minutes more, then tear the bread into bite-size pieces.
  4. Melt the niter kibbeh in the skillet over medium-low heat, stir in the berbere for 30 seconds, then add the bread and toss until every piece is coated and hot.
  5. Serve warm with a drizzle of honey and a spoonful of yogurt.

Notes

Many families use whole wheat flour for a nuttier bread.

Leftover injera torn up and tossed the same way makes injera firfir.