EDITORIAL DRAFT · RECIPE

Genfo

A thick grain porridge traditionally shaped with a well for spiced butter or sauce.

Time35 min
Yield4 servings
TraditionsEthiopian · Eritrean
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vegetarianEthiopianEritrean
INGREDIENTS

What you need.

  • 2 cupsbarley, wheat or mixed flour
  • 4 cupswater
  • 1 tspsalt
  • 3 tbspniter kibbeh
  • to tasteberbere or mitmita
Ingredient amounts scaled to 1×. Cooking time and pan size may not scale linearly.
METHOD

How to make it.

  1. 1Bring salted water to a simmer.
  2. 2Add flour gradually while stirring vigorously to avoid lumps.
  3. 3Cook and beat until very thick and smooth.
  4. 4Shape on a serving plate and form a well in the center.
  5. 5Fill the well with spiced butter and chili mixture.
VARIATION

Households differ.

Grain choice and names vary by region and language.

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