Ethiopian Cuisine
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Kitfo

Kitfo is a traditional Ethiopian dish consisting of minced raw beef seasoned with mitmita (a spicy chili powder) and niter kibbeh (a seasoned clarified butter). It is often served with injera and is celebrated for its rich, spicy flavor and cultural significance as a celebratory and communal meal.

4 ingredients
spicybutterysavoryrichearthy
Ethiopian85%
Middle_eastern15%

Ingredients

  • minced beef
    500 grams
  • niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter)
    3 tablespoons
  • mitmita (spicy chili powder)
    1 tablespoon
  • salt
    to taste

Method

Steps not available

Kitfo originated among the Gurage people of Ethiopia and has become a popular dish throughout the country, especially during holidays and special occasions.

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

ingredients+techniques
Middle_eastern15%
ingredient_origin
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