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Atkilt kitfo (Yeatkilt Kitfo)

A vegetarian take on kitfo where the vegetables are finely minced, then sautéed in spiced niter kibbeh with mitmita. A very popular fasting dish in Ethiopia, it is eaten lukewarm with injera.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Légumes

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Peel the carrots and the onion, then finely chop everything together with the zucchini and cabbage, into very small pieces like a tartare.
  2. Heat the plant-based niter kibbeh in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion for 5 minutes until soft.
  3. Add the grated garlic and ginger, then the berbere, and stir for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the chopped vegetables, cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring, until tender but still slightly crisp.
  5. Add the mitmita, salt and pepper, mix well and taste to adjust the seasoning.
  6. Serve lukewarm with injera.

Variations and tips

Festive version. Add cooked red lentils for more body and protein.

With what you can find here. Mitmita can be replaced with a mix of cayenne pepper and ground cardamom.

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Original Ecomely recipe.