Ethiopian Instant Bread(Chéchébsa or Kita Firfir)

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 0

Traditional Ethiopian Instant Bread(Chéchébsa or Kita Firfir)

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

251

Sugar

Fat

Ethiopian Instant Bread(Chéchébsa or Kita Firfir) is a staple food in Ethiopia that is commonly eaten for breakfast or as a snack. It is also known as Kita Firfir as it is often made with leftover bread that has been shredded and cooked with spices and butter. The dish can be served in many ways, such as dipping it in tea or coffee or topping it with Suf Fita (a type of spicy sauce). The bread is also known as Chéchébsa which means shredded flatbread.

Instructions

1.	Mix the wheat flour, barley flour, baking powder, berbere spice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
2.	Soften the butter and add to the bowl.
3.	Add water slowly to make a slightly-wet dough. Knead it well for a few minutes until it forms a smooth dough.
4.	Flatten the dough into a flatbread.
5.	Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
6.	Place the flatbread into the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side until it is cooked through.
7.	Remove the bread from the skillet and serve immediately with additional butter or oil.

PROS

Ethiopian Instant Bread(Chéchébsa or Kita Firfir) is a great source of carbohydrates and fiber.

It is also vegan and gluten-free-friendly as it contains wheat and barley flour.

This dish is very easy and quick to make as it requires only a few ingredients and one pan.

CONS

The bread is quite dry and may require oil or butter to be spread on to add moisture.

It is not sweet or soft, which may make it unsuitable for people with a sweet tooth.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ethiopian Instant Bread(Chéchébsa or Kita Firfir) is a rich source of carbohydrates which provide energy to the body.
It is also loaded with fiber which aids in digestion and lowers cholesterol levels in the body.
Berbere spice contains anti-inflammatory properties which help reduce inflammation and aid in pain relief.

	1 1/2 cups wheat flour or 1 1/2 cups teff flour
	1/2 cup barley flour
	3 tablespoons butter ( purfied or clarified )
	1/4 teaspoon cardamom
	1 teaspoon baking powder
	1 tablespoon chili powder ( Berbere )
	salt and black pepper
	2 cups water ( or more )