Firfir (Ethiopian Spicy Scrambled Eggs with Injera)
Firfir (Ethiopian Spicy Scrambled Eggs with Injera) — a breakfast recipe, 12 ingredients.
contains eggs
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1–2 green chiles, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon berbere spice blend
- 4–6 pieces of leftover injera, torn into small pieces
- 4 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they become translucent and slightly browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and chopped green chilies, and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until they begin to soften.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and add the berbere spice blend, paprika, turmeric, and salt. Mix well to combine.
- Push the sautéed vegetables to one side of the pan, creating a space for the eggs.
- 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.
- Mix the scrambled eggs with the sautéed vegetables in the pan.
- Tear the pieces of injera into small bite-sized pieces and add them to the pan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Cook for a few more minutes, allowing the injera to absorb the flavors and soften slightly.
- 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
Wikibooks Cookbook — adapted under CC BY-SA 3.0