Fitfit is a typical Ethiopian food served for breakfast, made with clarified spiced butter and berbere spices. There are two main versions of fitfit: the one made with injera flatbread, and the other one made with unleavened kitcha bread.
Injera fitfit is combined with onions, while kitcha is usually accompanied by a scoop of yogurt.
VARIATIONS OF Fit-fit
MOST ICONIC Fit-fit
MAIN INGREDIENTS
Kitfo is a popular Ethiopian dish consisting of raw beef that is freshly ground and combined with Ethiopian butter (niter kibbeh) and spices such as Cayenne pepper and cardamom. The dish is served with a variety of breads, with injera being a staple of every restaurant that serves kitfo.
Although kitfo is usually served on its own, it can also be accompanied by salty cheeses or collard greens.
MOST ICONIC Kitfo
Tibs is an Ethiopian dish consisting of stir-fried meat and vegetables. The dish can be served in a wide variety of manners – ranging from mild to hot and containing a small amount of vegetables, lots of vegetables, or no vegetables at all.
Due to the usage of various types of meat, there are numerous variations of this Ethiopian delicacy. Tibs is usually prepared as a sign of respect to someone, or as a festive dish at special events and holidays.
VARIATIONS OF Tibs
MOST ICONIC Tibs
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Injera fit-fit is a fit-fit variety that is, in its basic version, prepared with a combination of berbere spices, clarified butter, onions, and torn pieces of injera flatbread. Chunks of meat or leftover meat sauces are often added to the dish, which is sometimes served for breakfast with yogurt and chili peppers on the side.
When served in a bowl, injera fit-fit is consumed with a spoon, but when it’s served on top of another piece of injera flatbread, it is customarily consumed with the right hand.
MOST ICONIC Injera fit-fit
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Kitcha fit-fit is a fit-fit variety prepared with a combination of torn pieces of kitcha flatbread, clarified butter, and berbere spices. The dish is traditionally served for breakfast, when it’s accompanied by plain yogurt. Unlike most Ethiopian dishes, kitcha fit-fit is typically consumed with a spoon instead of using the right hand.
MOST ICONIC Kitcha fit-fit
MAIN INGREDIENTS
Fatira is a traditional street food item that is commonly consumed for breakfast, consisting of a large, crispy, wheat flour pancake. It is traditionally served with scrambled eggs, honey, or both. Fatira is often cut into smaller pieces, and it is especially popular during Eid-al-Fitr in Ethiopia.