Fit-fit (Ethiopian Bread Salad)

Fit-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.

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

Steps

1. Heat the niter kibbeh or regular butter in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
2. Add the finely chopped onion to the pan and sauté until translucent and slightly browned.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes and jalapeño pepper (if using) and cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
4. 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.
5. Add the torn pieces of injera to the pan and gently toss them with the onion and tomato mixture.
6. Sauté the mixture for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the injera is heated through and slightly crispy.
7. Season with salt to taste. Keep in mind that injera can be slightly sour, so adjust the salt accordingly.
8. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley.
9. Serve warm as a delicious and satisfying breakfast or brunch option.

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Adapted from “Fit-fit (Ethiopian Bread Salad)” 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.