Ethiopia
Fit-fit (Ethiopian Bread Salad)
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Sign inFit-fit, also known as Ethiopian bread salad, is a delightful and flavorful dish made with torn pieces of injera (Ethiopian flatbread) tossed in a zesty dressing. This salad is a popular breakfast or brunch option in Ethiopian cuisine and is perfect for using up leftover injera.
Suits: Vegetarian, Pescatarian. Allergens named in the ingredients: Gluten, Milk. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced clarified butter) or regular butter
- 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional for spice)
- 1 teaspoon berbere spice blend, or to taste
- 4-6 pieces of leftover injera, torn into bite-sized pieces
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Method
- Heat the niter kibbeh or regular butter in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion to the pan and sauté until translucent and slightly browned.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and jalapeño pepper (if using) and cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
- Sprinkle the berbere spice blend over the mixture and mix well to coat the onions and tomatoes. Adjust the amount of berbere according to your preferred level of spiciness.
- Add the torn pieces of injera to the pan and gently toss them with the onion and tomato mixture.
- Sauté the mixture for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the injera is heated through and slightly crispy.
- Season with salt to taste. Keep in mind that injera can be slightly sour, so adjust the salt accordingly.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley.
- Serve warm as a delicious and satisfying breakfast or brunch option.