Firfir (Ethiopian Spicy Scrambled Eggs with Injera)

Firfir is a popular Ethiopian dish made with spicy scrambled eggs and pieces of injera, the traditional Ethiopian flatbread.

Ingredients

• 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

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.

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Adapted from “Firfir (Ethiopian Spicy Scrambled Eggs with Injera)” in the Wikibooks Cookbook by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Reformatted for this site; this page's recipe text is shared under the same license.