Ethiopian Breakfast Feast: Injera Pancakes with Berbere Spiced Eggs, Shiro Stew, and Ful Medames

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups teff flour
• 3 cups water, warm
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons Berbere spice mix
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup chickpeas, ground (for Shiro)
• 3 cups vegetable broth or water
• 1 can ful medames beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked fava beans
• 1 tablespoon oil, for cooking
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine teff flour, warm water, and salt. Mix well until there are no lumps. Cover and let it sit for at least 3 hours or overnight.
2. Heat a non stick pan over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter onto the pan and swirl to create a thin pancake. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook until both sides are cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
3. In a separate pan, heat oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in Berbere spice mix and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Crack eggs into the pan and cook them sunny side up style. Season with salt and pepper.
5. For Shiro, heat vegetable broth or water in a saucepan and add ground chickpeas. Stir occasionally until it thickens to a stew consistency. Add salt to taste.
6. To prepare Ful Medames, heat the canned beans or cooked fava beans with a little bit of water in a saucepan. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve Injera pancakes on a large platter, top them with Berbere spiced eggs, Shiro stew, and Ful Medames. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of flavors and textures in this Ethiopian breakfast feast will transport you to the heart of Addis Ababa. Serve it at your next brunch gathering for an unforgettable dining experience.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for those who enjoy international cuisine and want to explore flavors beyond their usual comfort zone. The use of Ethiopian spices like Berbere adds a unique twist to traditional breakfast fare.