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Tibs

(Tebs, T'ibs, ጥብስ)

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.

Ethiopia

Types of Tibs

Derek tibs

4.3

Ethiopia, Africa

Ingudai tibs

n/a

Ethiopia, Africa

Tibs Authentic recipe

PREP 15min

COOK 45min

READY IN 1h

The following is the authentic recipe for derek tibs. It calls for beef, onion, tomatoes, and green peppers, and the seasoning is only salt, pepper, and a few sprigs of rosemary. The first step is to cook the meat so it releases all the water, then stir fry it in oil. The vegetables and seasonings are added to the meat near the end of cooking. It is a simple, straightforward recipe that is done in a flash.

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WHERE TO EAT The best Tibs in the world (according to food experts)

Lottie Gross and 2 other food critics.

"For meat-lovers, nearby Yilma is the best butcher in town and its adjoining restaurant is most popular for their healthy portions of tibs: barbecued beef, often served on sizzling hot plates, eaten with rolls of injera and a spicy berbere (chilli) dip."

Lonely Planet

"It's worth a trip to the burbs for this authentic Ethiopian – there's a wait list before noon – where vibrant dishes like tibs (saucy sautéed meat or fish with onion, tomatoes, peppers and berbere chili powder) pop with flavor."

Lonely Planet

"Looking for an excuse to eat with your hands? Order delicious Ethiopian dishes like tibs (seasoned, diced lamb with onion) from the smiling owner, who will deliver them piled on fluffy, sour, pancake-like injera for you to mop up with and eat."